Nikon P510 vs Nikon P600
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![Nikon Coolpix P510 front Nikon Coolpix P510 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P510/Nikon-P510-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix P600 front Nikon Coolpix P600 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P600/Nikon-P600-front.jpg)
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40 Features
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Nikon P510 vs Nikon P600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
- Announced July 2012
- Succeeded the Nikon P500
- Updated by Nikon P520
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
- 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Refreshed by Nikon P610
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Nikon P510 vs Nikon P600 Overview
Following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon P510 versus Nikon P600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are built by Nikon. The resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the P600 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The P510 was manufactured 19 months before the P600 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the P510 scores vs the P600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Nikon P510 vs Nikon P600 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P510 & Nikon Coolpix P600. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P510 Gallery & Nikon P600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Nikon P600
P510 | P600 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Nikon P510
P600 | P510 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2012 | More modern by 19 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon P510 and Nikon P600
P510 | P600 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 921k | The same display resolution |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Nikon P510 vs Nikon P600 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P510 features outside measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") having a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Nikon P600 has dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).
Compare the Nikon P510 versus Nikon P600 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the P510 against the P600.
![Nikon P510 vs Nikon P600 size comparison Nikon P510 vs Nikon P600 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P510-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P600-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P510 and P600 is 66 and 65 respectively.
![Nikon P510 vs Nikon P600 top view buttons comparison Nikon P510 vs Nikon P600 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P510-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P600-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon P510 vs Nikon P600 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P510 and P600.
Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged P510 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
![Nikon P510 vs Nikon P600 sensor size comparison Nikon P510 vs Nikon P600 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P510-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P600-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon P510 vs Nikon P600 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon P510 vs Nikon P600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon P510 vs Nikon P600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P510-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P600-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon P510 vs Nikon P600 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P510 | Nikon Coolpix P600 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P510 | Nikon Coolpix P600 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-07-05 | 2014-02-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1000mm (41.7x) | 24-1440mm (60.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 921k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 15 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 7.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 555g (1.22 lbs) | 565g (1.25 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") | 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") |
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 | 330 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL5 | EN-EL23 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $600 | $750 |