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Nikon P510 vs Nikon S4100

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon P510 vs Nikon S4100 Key Specs

Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Older Model is Nikon P500
  • Refreshed by Nikon P520
Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2011
Photography Glossary

Nikon P510 vs Nikon S4100 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon P510 versus Nikon S4100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the S4100 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P510 was released 18 months after the S4100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S4100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the P510 scores versus the S4100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Nikon S4100

 P510 S4100 
AnnouncedJuly 2012February 2011Newer by 18 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Nikon P510

 S4100 P510 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P510 and Nikon S4100

 P510 S4100 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon P510 vs Nikon S4100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P510 has physical measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Nikon S4100 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the P510 vs the S4100.

Nikon P510 vs Nikon S4100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P510 and S4100 is 66 and 99 respectively.

Nikon P510 vs Nikon S4100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P510 vs Nikon S4100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P510 and S4100.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon P510 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger P510 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon P510 vs Nikon S4100 sensor size comparison

Nikon P510 vs Nikon S4100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P510 vs Nikon S4100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P510 Portrait photography details
Nikon S4100 Portrait photography details
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
decent MP (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P510 Street photography info
Nikon S4100 Street photography info
51
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (555 grams)
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P510 Sports photography factors
Nikon S4100 Sports photography factors
51
excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P510 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S4100 Travel photography highlights
54
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors (555 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
offers touch focus
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery pack (190 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P510 Landscape photography features
Nikon S4100 Landscape photography features
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
41
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P510 Vlogging features
Nikon S4100 Vlogging features
27
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (555g)
33
pretty wide (26mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon P510 vs Nikon S4100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P510 and Nikon S4100
 Nikon Coolpix P510Nikon Coolpix S4100
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix S4100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-07-05 2011-02-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 555 gr (1.22 pounds) -
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures 190 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL5 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $600 $140