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Nikon P510 vs Nikon P900

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P510 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
Portability
52
Imaging
41
Features
63
Overall
49

Nikon P510 vs Nikon P900 Key Specs

Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Released July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P500
  • Renewed by Nikon P520
Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Revealed March 2015
  • Newer Model is Nikon P1000
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Nikon P510 vs Nikon P900 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Nikon P900

 P510 P900 

Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Nikon P510

 P900 P510 
RevealedMarch 2015July 2012Fresher by 32 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon P510 and Nikon P900

 P510 P900 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution921k921kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon P510 vs Nikon P900 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon P510 vs Nikon P900 size comparison

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

Nikon P510 vs Nikon P900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P510 vs Nikon P900 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon P510 vs Nikon P900 sensor size comparison

Nikon P510 vs Nikon P900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P510 vs Nikon P900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P510 Portrait photography factors
Nikon P900 Portrait photography factors
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P510 Street photography advice
Nikon P900 Street photography advice
51
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (555 grams)
45
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (899g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P510
Sports photography with Nikon P900
51
long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
56
incredible zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (360 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P510 Travel photography details
Nikon P900 Travel photography details
54
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1000mm)
terrible battery life (200 shots)
more heavy than competitors (555g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
great battery life (360 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (2000mm)
more heavy than competition (899g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P510 Landscape photography information
Nikon P900 Landscape photography information
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery life (200 shots)
51
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery life (360 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P510 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P900 as a Vlogging camera
27
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (555 grams)
54
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (899 grams)
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Nikon P510 vs Nikon P900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P510 and Nikon P900
 Nikon Coolpix P510Nikon Coolpix P900
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix P900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-07-05 2015-03-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 Yes
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 555 gr (1.22 lb) 899 gr (1.98 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos 360 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL5 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $600 $600