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Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Launched July 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon P500
  • New Model is Nikon P520
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2014
Photography Glossary

Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon P510 and Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P510 was launched 18 months earlier than the WB35F which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the P510 scores versus the WB35F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Samsung WB35F

 P510 WB35F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Nikon P510

 WB35F P510 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2012Newer by 18 months

Common features in the Nikon P510 and Samsung WB35F

 P510 WB35F 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P510 has got physical dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P510 and Samsung WB35F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the P510 and the WB35F.

Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P510 and WB35F is 66 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P510 and WB35F.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged P510 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P510 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P510 Street photography features
Samsung WB35F Street photography features
51
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others (555g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P510 Sports photography info
Samsung WB35F Sports photography info
51
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P510 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Travel photography camera
54
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (1000mm)
low battery power (200 shots)
heavier than others (555 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than competition in class (194g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P510
Landscape photography with Samsung WB35F
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery power (200 CIPA)
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P510 Vlogging information
Samsung WB35F Vlogging information
27
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
heavier than others (555 grams)
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P510 and Samsung WB35F
 Nikon Coolpix P510Samsung WB35F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P510 Samsung WB35F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-07-05 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 555g (1.22 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL5 BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $600 $130