Nikon Coolpix
P520
 vs
Nikon Coolpix
P510

Nikon Coolpix P510

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Nikon Coolpix P520

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Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix P510

Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
GPS
 Built-in GPS
Great for travel
 
Runner-up

Nikon Coolpix P520

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix P520

Screen size
 Large screen
3.2"
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
GPS
 Built-in GPS
Great for travel
 

differences

Advantages of the Nikon P520
Screen size Larger screen 3.2" vs 3.0"
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 Around 10% larger screen
Macro focus Better macro capability 1 cm vs 2 cm
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 Focus on subjects 2x closer to the lens
Nikon Coolpix P520 Learn more about
the Nikon P520

Advantages of the Nikon P510
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Size Slightly smaller 120x83x102 mm vs 125x84x102 mm
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 Around 10% smaller
Lowest price Cheaper $335.00 vs $426.95
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 The best price we've seen is $92 cheaper (more than 20% less)
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

Nikon Coolpix P520 Nikon Coolpix P520
76 vs 85
Explain scores
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Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Nikon Coolpix P510.

similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom Incredible zoom Help
41.7x
Screen resolution Very high resolution screens Help
921k dots
Screen flips out Flip-out screens Help
Great for movies
3D 3D photos Help
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
GPS Built-in GPS Help
Great for travel
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
P520:1 cm
P510:2 cm
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/4000 of a second
Thickness Quite thick Help
4"
Weight Heavy Help
P520:550 g
P510:555 g
Lowest price Very expensive Help
P520:$426.95
P510:$335.00
Size Large Help
P520:125x84x102 mm
P510:120x83x102 mm
Battery life Few shots per battery charge Help
200 shots

Compared to recent super zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Longest exposure Short max exposure time Help
8 seconds
External flash No external flash support Help
Less expandable
External mic jack Neither has an external mic jack Help
Limited to the in-camera mic
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
3,200 ISO

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$429 - $450
Zoom Has much more zoom
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Coolpix P520
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Coolpix P510
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Super zoom

$720
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ150 vs the Coolpix P520
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ150 vs the Coolpix P510
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Super zoom

$327 - $348
Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Zoom Has significantly less zoom
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs the Coolpix P520
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs the Coolpix P510
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX300

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX300

Super zoom

$498
Zoom Has much more zoom
Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Cyber-Shot DSC-HX300 vs the Coolpix P520
Compare the Cyber-Shot DSC-HX300 vs the Coolpix P510
Nikon Coolpix L820

Nikon Coolpix L820

Super zoom

$277
Size Is slightly smaller
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
GPS Doesn't have a built-in GPS
Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the Coolpix P520
Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the Coolpix P510
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$299 - $320
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
GPS Doesn't have a built-in GPS
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Coolpix P520
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Coolpix P510
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Super zoom

$248 - $249
Size Is slightly smaller
Thickness Is thinner
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Compare the PowerShot SX500 IS vs the Coolpix P520
Compare the PowerShot SX500 IS vs the Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P520 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Nikon Coolpix P520.

Nikon Coolpix P510 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Nikon Coolpix P510.

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discussion

Showing 7 comments

Avatar for Snapsort Snapsort (1:51 PM, April 05, 2013)
Thanks for pointing that out, we will have that fixed up soon
 
Antonello Santinelli (0:16 PM, April 05, 2013)
there is an error on the comparation: p520 has a "flip-out screen", p510 has'nt it!!!!!!
 
Avatar for David Semon David Semon (5:08 AM, March 05, 2013)
I have a P510 - and it has a flip out screen and I love it and use it often. According to Nikon, they both have a "Vari-Angle" monitor, the description of the P520 makes it sound like it does a few more tricks
If you want accurate specs, go to the Nikon website
http://www.nikon.com/news/2013/0129_cpx_03.htm
 
dbs (9:16 AM, February 27, 2013)
kindly don't refer this sits review..its totally wrong... it gives almost 70% wrong information about each camera..why snapsot paying for this misinformation up-loaders ?
 
cameraguy (3:23 PM, February 25, 2013)
Info is wrong, cameras are reversed. p520 has flip out screen, not p510.
 
Avatar for Ray Wiley Ray Wiley (7:11 PM, February 20, 2013)
Hopefully someone will take another look at p520 specs...
 
vjweirnogeenn (7:07 AM, February 11, 2013)
Weak comparison due to the lag of correct information