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Nikon P510 vs Nikon P600

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P600 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46

Nikon P510 vs Nikon P600 Key Specs

Nikon P510
(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
Nikon P600
(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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Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Nikon P600

 P510 P600 

Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Nikon P510

 P600 P510 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2012More modern by 19 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon P510 and Nikon P600

 P510 P600 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution921k921kThe 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P510 vs Nikon P600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P510 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P600 as a Portrait photography camera
43
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P510 Street photography information
Nikon P600 Street photography information
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (555 grams)
50
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average in class (565g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P510
Sports photography with Nikon P600
50
amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
53
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P510 Travel photography advice
Nikon P600 Travel photography advice
54
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (1000mm)
low battery power (200 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (555g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
59
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (1440mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (565 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P510 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P600 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery power (200 shots)
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P510 Vlogging details
Nikon P600 Vlogging details
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (555g)
59
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external mic port
heavier than average in class (565g)
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Nikon P510 vs Nikon P600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P510 and Nikon P600
 Nikon Coolpix P510Nikon Coolpix P600
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