Nikon P510 vs Nikon D3100

Below, we are looking at the Nikon P510 versus Nikon D3100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the D3100 (14MP) is fairly similar but the P510 (1/2.3") and D3100 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The P510 was released 19 months later than the D3100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D3100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the P510 grades versus the D3100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P510 and Nikon D3100. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P510 Gallery and Nikon D3100 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon P510 enjoys outer 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 D3100 has specifications of 124mm x 96mm x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P510 versus Nikon D3100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the P510 versus the D3100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P510 and D3100 is 66 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P510 and D3100.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The P510 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon P510 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher P510 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.