Nikon P510 vs Nikon S4100
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Nikon P510 vs Nikon S4100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 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.
Nikon P510 vs Nikon S4100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P510 and Nikon Coolpix S4100. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P510 Gallery and Nikon S4100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Nikon S4100
P510 | S4100 | |||
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Announced | July 2012 | February 2011 | Newer by 18 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Nikon P510
S4100 | P510 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P510 and Nikon S4100
P510 | S4100 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 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).
Check the Nikon P510 versus Nikon S4100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P510 and S4100 is 66 and 99 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon P510 vs Nikon S4100 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P510 | Nikon Coolpix S4100 | |
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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 |