Nikon P510 vs Nikon D3200
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Nikon P510 vs Nikon D3200 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
- Released July 2012
- Previous Model is Nikon P500
- New Model is Nikon P520
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Earlier Model is Nikon D3100
- Updated by Nikon D3300

Nikon P510 vs Nikon D3200 Overview
Below is a detailed comparison of the Nikon P510 versus Nikon D3200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are offered by Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the P510 (16MP) and D3200 (24MP) and the P510 (1/2.3") and D3200 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

The P510 was revealed at a similar time to the D3200 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D3200 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the P510 scores against the D3200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon P510 vs Nikon D3200 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P510 & Nikon D3200. The full galleries are available at Nikon P510 Gallery & Nikon D3200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Nikon D3200
P510 | D3200 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Nikon P510
D3200 | P510 |
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Common features in the Nikon P510 and Nikon D3200
P510 | D3200 | |||
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Revealed | July 2012 | ![]() | July 2012 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 921k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Nikon P510 vs Nikon D3200 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P510 has physical dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3200 has sizing of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).
Compare the Nikon P510 versus Nikon D3200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the P510 vs the D3200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P510 and D3200 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Nikon P510 vs Nikon D3200 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P510 and D3200.
Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The P510 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon D3200 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

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Nikon P510 vs Nikon D3200 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P510 | Nikon D3200 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P510 | Nikon D3200 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2012-07-05 | 2012-07-25 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | Expeed 3 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6016 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens focal range | 24-1000mm (41.7x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 2cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 921k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/200s |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 555 grams (1.22 lb) | 505 grams (1.11 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") | 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 81 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1131 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | 540 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL5 | EN-EL14 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $600 | $530 |