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Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P510

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P510 Key Specs

Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Launched July 2018
  • Old Model is Nikon P900
Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon P500
  • Replacement is Nikon P520
Photography Glossary

Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P510 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon P1000 and Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are sold by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the P510 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was launched 6 years after the P510 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the P1000 matches up vs the P510 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Nikon P510

 P1000 P510 
IntroducedJuly 2018July 2012Newer by 74 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Nikon P1000

 P510 P1000 

Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Nikon P510

 P1000 P510 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution921k921kExact same screen resolution
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P510 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P1000 features physical dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") having a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) whilst the Nikon P510 has specifications of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the P1000 vs the P510.

Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P510 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P1000 and P510 is 49 and 66 respectively.

Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P510 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P510 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P1000 and P510.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher P1000 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P510 sensor size comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P510 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P1000 Portrait photography features
Nikon P510 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P1000 Street photography advice
Nikon P510 Street photography advice
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screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (1,415 grams)
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (555 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P1000 Sports photography info
Nikon P510 Sports photography info
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long zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P1000 Travel photography advice
Nikon P510 Travel photography advice
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connects via bluetooth
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (3000mm)
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (1,415g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1000mm)
low battery pack (200 shots)
heavier than competition (555 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P510 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
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has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P510 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (1,415g)
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
heavier than competition (555 grams)
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Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P1000 and Nikon P510
 Nikon Coolpix P1000Nikon Coolpix P510
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix P1000 Nikon Coolpix P510
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-07-10 2012-07-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Nikon Expeed Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-3000mm (125.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1415 grams (3.12 pounds) 555 grams (1.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 200 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $1,000 $600