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Nikon P510 vs Nikon P520

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon P510 vs Nikon P520 Key Specs

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
  • Newer Model is Nikon P520
Nikon P520
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 550g - 125 x 84 x 102mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon P510
  • Renewed by Nikon P530
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Nikon P510 vs Nikon P520 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon P510 and Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are manufactured by Nikon. The image resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the P520 (18MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P510 was manufactured 6 months prior to the P520 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the P510 grades against the P520 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Nikon P520

 P510 P520 

Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Nikon P510

 P520 P510 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon P510 and Nikon P520

 P510 P520 
AnnouncedJuly 2012January 2013Same generation
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen resolution921k921kEqual screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon P510 vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P510 provides outer dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Nikon P520 has proportions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the P510 against the P520.

Nikon P510 vs Nikon P520 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P510 and P520 is 66 and 66 respectively.

Nikon P510 vs Nikon P520 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P510 vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P510 and P520.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon P520 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively.

Nikon P510 vs Nikon P520 sensor size comparison

Nikon P510 vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P510 vs Nikon P520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P510 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
41
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P510 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Street photography camera
51
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (555g)
51
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P510 Sports photography info
Nikon P520 Sports photography info
51
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
46
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P510 Travel photography advice
Nikon P520 Travel photography advice
54
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1000mm)
low battery life (200 shots)
more heavy than competitors (555 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
57
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
more heavy than competition (550 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P510 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P520 Landscape photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery life (200 shots)
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P510 Vlogging information
Nikon P520 Vlogging information
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (555g)
57
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (550g)
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Nikon P510 vs Nikon P520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P510 and Nikon P520
 Nikon Coolpix P510Nikon Coolpix P520
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix P520
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-07-05 2013-01-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 555 gr (1.22 lbs) 550 gr (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" 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 200 shots 200 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL5 EN-EL5
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $600 $380