Nikon Coolpix
P510
 vs
Nikon Coolpix
P100

Updated (January, 2013): Compare the Nikon Coolpix P520 vs Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P510

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Nikon Coolpix P100

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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
 
Runner-up

Nikon Coolpix P100

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix P100

High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
240 fps
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
10 fps
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Shutter lag
 Barely any delay taking photos
190 ms shutter lag
Viewfinder
 Great viewfinder
Digital
 

differences

Advantages of the Nikon P510
Zoom Much more zoom 41.7x vs 26.1x
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 More than 2.5x more zoom
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen 921k dots vs 460k dots
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 More than 2x higher resolution screen
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
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
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
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 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
Wide angle Better wide angle 24 mm vs 26 mm
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 Around 10% better wide angle
Image stabilization Better image stabilization Lens vs Sensor shift
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 Less risk of blur
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed 1/4000s vs 1/2000s
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 2x faster max shutter speed
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Advantages of the Nikon P100
Aperture Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.0
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 At its widest zoom, the P100's lens captures marginally more light (0.2 f-stops)
High-speed framerate Higher speed movies 240 fps vs 120 fps
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 2x higher fps
Shutter lag Less shutter lag 190 ms vs 380 ms
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 2x less delay when taking photos
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 10 fps vs 7 fps
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 More than 40% faster continuous shooting
Size Slightly smaller 114x83x99 mm vs 120x83x102 mm
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 Around 10% smaller
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
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution 9.8 MP vs 9.7 MP
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 Almost the same
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix P510
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Nikon Coolpix P100 Nikon Coolpix P100
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Nikon Coolpix P510.

similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Screen flips out Flip-out screens Help
Great for movies
Zoom Great zoom Help
P510:41.7x
P100:26.1x
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
P510:2 cm
P100:1 cm
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Thickness Quite thick Help
P510:4"
P100:3.9"
Weight Heavy Help
P510:555 g
P100:481 g
Size Large Help
P510:120x83x102 mm
P100:114x83x99 mm

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
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
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
3,200 ISO

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix P520

Nikon Coolpix P520

Super zoom

$427
Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Coolpix P520 vs the Coolpix P510
Compare the Coolpix P520 vs the Coolpix P100
Nikon Coolpix L820

Nikon Coolpix L820

Super zoom

$277
Size Is slightly smaller
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Screen flips out Doesn't have a screen which flips out
Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the Coolpix P510
Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the Coolpix P100
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$299 - $319
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Battery life Has a significantly longer battery life
Weight Is slightly heavier
Shutter lag Has slightly more shutter lag
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Coolpix P510
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Coolpix P100
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 P510
Compare the PowerShot SX500 IS vs the Coolpix P100
Nikon Coolpix L810

Nikon Coolpix L810

Super zoom

$199 - $249
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
Compare the Coolpix L810 vs the Coolpix P510
Compare the Coolpix L810 vs the Coolpix P100
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$447 - $740 with 18-55mm lens
True resolution Takes much higher resolution photos
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Screen flips out Doesn't have a screen which flips out
Continuous shooting Doesn't shoot as fast continuously
Compare the D3100 vs the Coolpix P510
Compare the D3100 vs the Coolpix P100
Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500

Super zoom

$596
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the Coolpix P510
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the Coolpix P100

Nikon Coolpix P510 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$429 - $450
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Zoom Significantly more zoom
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Coolpix P510
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Super zoom

$720
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Battery life Significantly longer battery life
Zoom Much less zoom
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
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 Better maximum light sensitivity
Battery life Much longer battery life
Zoom Significantly less zoom
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs the Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P100 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Super zoom

$595
Zoom More zoom
Wide angle Better wide angle
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the PowerShot SX30 IS vs the Coolpix P100
Fujifilm FinePix HS10

Fujifilm FinePix HS10

Super zoom
High-speed framerate Higher speed movies
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
Size Significantly larger
Screen resolution Lower resolution screen
Compare the FinePix HS10 vs the Coolpix P100
Nikon Coolpix P90

Nikon Coolpix P90

Super zoom
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Movie format Lower resolution movies
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Compare the Coolpix P90 vs the Coolpix P100

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