Nikon P520 vs Nikon P610
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![Nikon Coolpix P520 front Nikon Coolpix P520 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P520/Nikon-P520-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix P610 front Nikon Coolpix P610 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P610/Nikon-P610-front.jpg)
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Nikon P520 vs Nikon P610 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Nikon P600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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Nikon P520 vs Nikon P610 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P520 and Nikon Coolpix P610. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P520 Gallery and Nikon P610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Nikon P610
P520 | P610 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Nikon P520
P610 | P520 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 24 months |
Common features in the Nikon P520 and Nikon P610
P520 | P610 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 921k | Equal 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).
Contrast the Nikon P520 and Nikon P610 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Nikon P520 vs Nikon P610 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P520-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P610-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P520-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P610-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P520-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P610-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon P520 vs Nikon P610 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon P520 vs Nikon P610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon P520 vs Nikon P610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P520-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P610-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon P520 vs Nikon P610 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P520 | Nikon Coolpix P610 | |
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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 |