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Nikon P510 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38

Nikon P510 vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs

Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon P500
  • Successor is Nikon P520
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Successor is Nikon S9300
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Nikon P510 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon P510 versus Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are sold by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the P510 (16MP) and S9100 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P510 was introduced 12 months later than the S9100 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9100 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the P510 scores vs the S9100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Nikon S9100

 P510 S9100 
AnnouncedJuly 2012July 2011More recent by 12 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Nikon P510

 S9100 P510 

Common features in the Nikon P510 and Nikon S9100

 P510 S9100 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution921k921kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon P510 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P510 has external dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Nikon S9100 has specifications of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the P510 vs the S9100.

Nikon P510 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P510 and S9100 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P510 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P510 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P510 and S9100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon P510 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher P510 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P510 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Nikon P510 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P510 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P510 Portrait photography information
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography information
44
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P510
Street photography with Nikon S9100
51
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others in class (555g)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (214g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P510
Sports photography with Nikon S9100
51
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P510 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Travel photography camera
54
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (555g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
lighter than average (214 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P510 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography highlights
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
40
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery power (270 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P510 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S9100 Vlogging highlights
27
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
heavier than others in class (555 grams)
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (214g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Nikon P510 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P510 and Nikon S9100
 Nikon Coolpix P510Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-07-05 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 555 grams (1.22 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 shots 270 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL5 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $600 $329