Nikon Coolpix P510

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Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix P510

Zoom
Great zoom
41.7x
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
Nikon Coolpix P500

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Runner-up

Nikon Coolpix P500

"doubles up as an effective video camera thanks to its excellent video mode."
photographyblog.com | talking about the P500's video-quality
"This feature really does seem to make a difference and could mean capturing a successful, sharp shot or missing the opportunity altogether."
photographyblog.com | talking about the P500's image-stabilization

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix P500

Zoom
Great zoom
36x
Wide angle
Wide angle lens
23 mm
Screen resolution
High resolution screen
920k dots
Screen flips out
Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Weight
Light-weight
481 g

differences

Advantages of the Nikon P500

Wide angle Better wide angle 23 mm vs 24 mm
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Almost the same
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 10 fps vs 7 fps
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More than 40% faster continuous shooting
Macro focus Better macro capability 1 cm vs 2 cm
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Focus on subjects 2x closer to the lens
Weight Lighter 481 g vs 555 g
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More than 10% lighter
Battery life Slightly longer battery life 220 shots vs 200 shots
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10% more shots per battery charge
Lowest price Cheaper $299.99 vs $396.95
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The best price we've seen is $97 cheaper (more than 20% less)
Longest exposure Slightly longer exposures 8s vs 4s
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2x longer exposures
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Advantages of the Nikon P510

Zoom Significantly more zoom 41.7x vs 36x
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More than 30% more zoom
Aperture Wider aperture f/3.0 vs f/3.5
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At its widest zoom, the P510's lens captures marginally more light (0.4 f-stops)
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
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Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
Image stabilization Better image stabilization Lens vs Sensor shift
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Less risk of blur
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recommendations

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similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom Incredible zoom Help
P500:36x
P510:41.7x
Screen flips out Flip-out screens Help
Great for movies
Screen resolution Very high resolution screens Help
P500:920k dots
P510:921k dots
Movie format Both shoot high resolution HD movies Help
1080p @ 30fps
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
P500:23 mm
P510:24 mm
High-speed framerate Very high speed movies Help
240 fps
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
P500:1 cm
P510:2 cm
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Thickness Quite thick Help
P500:4.1"
P510:4"
Weight Heavy Help
P500:481 g
P510:555 g
Lowest price Very expensive Help
P500:$299.99
P510:$396.95
Size Large Help
P500:116x84x103 mm
P510:120x83x102 mm
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
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Compared to recent super zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

External flash No external flash support Help
Less expandable
Longest exposure Short max exposure time Help
P500:8s
P510:4s
Battery life Few shots per battery charge Help
P500:220 shots
P510:200 shots
Supports RAW No RAW support Help
Less editing fidelity
External mic jack Neither has an external mic jack Help
Limited to the in-camera mic

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$347 - $380

Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Weight Is slightly heavier
Screen size Has a significantly smaller screen
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Super zoom

$399

Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
Battery life Has a much longer battery life
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Weight Is slightly heavier
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Super zoom

$409

Battery life Has a much longer battery life
Fastest shutter speed Has a faster max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Weight Is slightly heavier
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Super zoom

$499 - $500

External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Battery life Has a much longer battery life
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Screen resolution Has a significantly lower resolution screen
Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Super zoom

$438 - $500

High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
True resolution Takes significantly higher resolution photos
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Nikon Coolpix L810

Nikon Coolpix L810

Super zoom

$250 - $265

Size Is slightly smaller
Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS20

Super zoom

$299 - $335

High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
True resolution Takes significantly higher resolution photos
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier

Nikon Coolpix P500 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Nikon Coolpix P500.

Nikon Coolpix P510 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

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discussion

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Tonphson (4:42 PM, May 15, 2012)
natureza e familia muito bem fotografado pela P 500
 
Ddddd (10:15 AM, March 17, 2012)
I think you'll find the p500 has in camera panorama (:
 
Burts (7:10 PM, March 08, 2012)
The Nikon Coolpix P500 is an excellent camera! Pitty mine got stolen out of my car!