Nikon P510 vs Nikon P900

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon P510 vs Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the P900 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P510 was manufactured 3 years prior to the P900 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the P510 scores versus the P900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P510 and Nikon Coolpix P900. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P510 Gallery and Nikon P900 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P510 enjoys external dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") having a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Nikon P900 has proportions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") and a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the P510 against the P900.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P510 and P900 is 66 and 52 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P510 and P900.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you should really take the release date of the cameras into account. The older P510 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.