Nikon P510 vs Nikon P530
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Nikon P510 vs Nikon P530 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Old Model is Nikon P500
- Newer Model is Nikon P520
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
- Launched February 2014
- Replaced the Nikon P520
Nikon P510 vs Nikon P530 Overview
Following is a extensive review of the Nikon P510 vs Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by Nikon. The resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the P530 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe P510 was released 19 months before the P530 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the P510 scores versus the P530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon P510 vs Nikon P530 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P510 & Nikon Coolpix P530. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P510 Gallery & Nikon P530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Nikon P530
P510 | P530 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Nikon P510
P530 | P510 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | July 2012 | More modern by 19 months |
Common features in the Nikon P510 and Nikon P530
P510 | P530 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P510 vs Nikon P530 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P510 provides outer measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Nikon P530 has measurements of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
See the Nikon P510 vs Nikon P530 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the P510 and the P530.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P510 and P530 is 66 and 67 respectively.
Nikon P510 vs Nikon P530 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P510 and P530.
As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of files though you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged P510 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon P510 vs Nikon P530 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P510 | Nikon Coolpix P530 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P510 | Nikon Coolpix P530 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-07-05 | 2014-02-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
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 mounting type | 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 range | 2cm | 0cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 921k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 8.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 555g (1.22 pounds) | 494g (1.09 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") | 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | 240 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL5 | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $600 | $280 |