Nikon P510 vs Nikon S810c
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Nikon P510 vs Nikon S810c 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
- Announced July 2012
- Previous Model is Nikon P500
- Later Model is Nikon P520
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
- Launched April 2014

Nikon P510 vs Nikon S810c Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon P510 and Nikon S810c, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. The image resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the S810c (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The P510 was released 21 months earlier than the S810c making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S810c being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the P510 matches up against the S810c in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon P510 vs Nikon S810c Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P510 and Nikon Coolpix S810c. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P510 Gallery and Nikon S810c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Nikon S810c
P510 | S810c | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Nikon P510
S810c | P510 | |||
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Launched | April 2014 | ![]() | July 2012 | Fresher by 21 months |
Display sizing | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+308k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P510 and Nikon S810c
P510 | S810c | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Nikon P510 vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P510 offers physical measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Nikon S810c has dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon P510 and Nikon S810c in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the P510 vs the S810c.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P510 and S810c is 66 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P510 vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P510 and S810c.
Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of images though you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The older P510 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

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Nikon P510 vs Nikon S810c Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P510 | Nikon Coolpix S810c | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P510 | Nikon Coolpix S810c |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-07-05 | 2014-04-10 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1000mm (41.7x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.7 inches |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 555g (1.22 lbs) | 216g (0.48 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photos | 270 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL5 | EN-EL23 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $600 | $350 |