Nikon P510 vs Nikon P900
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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 P900 front Nikon Coolpix P900 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P900/Nikon-P900-front.jpg)
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Nikon P510 vs Nikon P900 Key Specs
(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
(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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Nikon P510 vs Nikon P900 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Nikon P900
P510 | P900 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Nikon P510
P900 | P510 | |||
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Revealed | March 2015 | ![]() | July 2012 | Fresher by 32 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon P510 and Nikon P900
P510 | P900 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 921k | Identical 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).
Check out the Nikon P510 vs Nikon P900 in the all new Camera with 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 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 Nikon P510 vs Nikon P900 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P510-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P900-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P510-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P900-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P510-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P900-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon P510 vs Nikon P900 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon P510 vs Nikon P900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon P510 vs Nikon P900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P510-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P900-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 P900 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P510 | Nikon Coolpix P900 | |
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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 |