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Nikon P520 vs Nikon P610

Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P610 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon P520 vs Nikon P610 Key Specs

Nikon P520
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 550g - 125 x 84 x 102mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon P510
  • Renewed by Nikon P530
Nikon P610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon P600
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Nikon P520 vs Nikon P610 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Nikon P520 and Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by Nikon. The image resolution of the P520 (18MP) and the P610 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P520 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the P610 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the P520 grades against the P610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Nikon P610

 P520 P610 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Nikon P520

 P610 P520 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2013More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Nikon P520 and Nikon P610

 P520 P610 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen resolution921k921kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon P520 vs Nikon P610 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon P520 has physical measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Nikon P610 has specifications of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the P520 versus the P610.

Nikon P520 vs Nikon P610 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P520 and P610 is 66 and 65 respectively.

Nikon P520 vs Nikon P610 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P520 vs Nikon P610 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P520 and P610.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon P520 to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged P520 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P520 vs Nikon P610 sensor size comparison

Nikon P520 vs Nikon P610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P520 vs Nikon P610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P520
Portrait photography with Nikon P610
41
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P520 Street photography information
Nikon P610 Street photography information
51
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others (550g)
50
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average in class (565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P520 Sports photography features
Nikon P610 Sports photography features
46
long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P520 Travel photography information
Nikon P610 Travel photography information
57
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1000mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery power (200 CIPA)
more heavy than others (550g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1440mm)
heavier than average in class (565 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P520 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P610 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P520
Vlogging with Nikon P610
57
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than others (550g)
59
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have mic port
heavier than average in class (565 grams)
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Nikon P520 vs Nikon P610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P520 and Nikon P610
 Nikon Coolpix P520Nikon Coolpix P610
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix P520 Nikon Coolpix P610
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2015-02-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.50 m
Flash settings - TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 grams (1.21 lb) 565 grams (1.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
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 images 330 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL5 EN-EL23
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $380 $430