Nikon P510 vs Nikon D500

Here, we are comparing the Nikon P510 vs Nikon D500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are offered by Nikon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the P510 (16MP) and D500 (21MP) and the P510 (1/2.3") and D500 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The P510 was revealed 4 years earlier than the D500 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D500 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the P510 grades vs the D500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P510 and Nikon D500. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P510 Gallery and Nikon D500 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P510 has got exterior measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Nikon D500 has dimensions of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") having a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P510 vs Nikon D500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the P510 versus the D500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P510 and D500 is 66 and 56 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P510 and D500.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P510 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon D500 will result in greater detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older P510 will be behind in sensor technology.