Nikon Coolpix
P510
 vs
Nikon
D7000

Updated (February, 2013): Compare the Nikon Coolpix P520 vs Nikon D7100

Nikon D7000

87

  
Nikon Coolpix P510

73

  
Winner

Nikon D7000

Reasons to buy the Nikon D7000

Overall image quality
 Great image quality
80.0
Weather sealed
 Weather sealed
Shoot in extreme weather
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
Color depth
 Great color depth
23.5 bits
Dynamic range
 Wide dynamic range
13.9 EV
Sensor size
 Large sensor
APS-C 23.6x15.6mm
 
Runner-up

Nikon Coolpix P510

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix P510

Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
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
Badge
 Autofocuses shooting video
Contrast detection
 

differences

Advantages of the Nikon P510
Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
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 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
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
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 120 fps vs None
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 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Weight Lighter 555 g vs 780 g
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 Around 30% lighter
Size Slightly smaller 120x83x102 mm vs 132x105x77 mm
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 Almost the same
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 7 fps vs 6 fps
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 Around 20% faster continuous shooting
Lowest price Cheaper $334.99 vs $896.95
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 The best price we've seen is $562 cheaper (2.7x less)
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Advantages of the Nikon D7000
Battery life Much longer battery life 1050 shots vs 200 shots
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 Around 5.5x more shots per battery charge
Autofocus Faster autofocus Phase detection vs Contrast detection
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 Catch candid moments easily
External mic jack Has an external mic jack Yes vs No
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 Record high quality audio with an external microphone
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
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 Get that real film feel
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor APS-C 23.6x15.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
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 More than 13x larger sensor
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution 16.1 MP vs 9.7 MP
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 Capture around 70% more detail in your photos
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Storage slots Has more storage slots 2 vs 1
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 More slots allows storing more images without switching memory cards
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
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 Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The D7000's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
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 An external flash often produces better looking flash images
Thickness Thinner 3" vs 4"
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 More than 20% thinner
Shutter lag Slightly less shutter lag 238 ms vs 380 ms
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 Around 40% less delay when taking photos
Viewfinder Has an optical viewfinder Pentaprism vs Digital
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 Optical viewfinders save battery life and are more detailed
Longest exposure Longer exposures 30s vs 8s
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 Around 4x longer exposures
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/8000s vs 1/4000s
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 2x faster max shutter speed
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix P510
73 vs 87
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Nikon D7000 Nikon D7000
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Nikon D7000. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a super zoom with a entry-level DSLR.

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Viewfinder Viewfinders Help
P510:Digital
D7000:Pentaprism
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
P510:1/4000s
D7000:1/8000s
Weight Heavy Help
P510:555 g
D7000:780 g
Thickness Quite thick Help
P510:4"
D7000:3"
Size Large Help
P510:120x83x102 mm
D7000:132x105x77 mm

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$497 body only

$597 - $805 with 18-55mm lens
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Viewfinder size Slightly smaller viewfinder
Compare the D5100 vs the Coolpix P510
Compare the D5100 vs the D7000
Nikon D3200

Nikon D3200

Entry-level DSLR

$547 with 18-55mm lens
True resolution Takes significantly higher resolution photos
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Viewfinder size Slightly smaller viewfinder
Compare the D3200 vs the Coolpix P510
Compare the D3200 vs the D7000
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$447 - $740 with 18-55mm lens
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Viewfinder size Slightly smaller viewfinder
Compare the D3100 vs the Coolpix P510
Compare the D3100 vs the D7000
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$549 body only

$599 - $649 with 18-55mm lens
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Viewfinder size Slightly smaller viewfinder
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the Coolpix P510
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the D7000

Nikon Coolpix P510 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix P520

Nikon Coolpix P520

Super zoom

$427
Screen size Larger screen
Macro focus Better macro capability
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Size Slightly larger
Compare the Coolpix P520 vs the Coolpix P510
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$429 - $450
Zoom Significantly more zoom
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Aperture Narrower aperture
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
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
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom Much less zoom
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
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
Aperture Wider aperture
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 L820

Nikon Coolpix L820

Super zoom

$277
Size Smaller
High-speed framerate Higher speed movies
Zoom Significantly less zoom
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the Coolpix P510

Nikon D7000 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D7100

Nikon D7100

Entry-level DSLR

$1,197 body only

$1,497 with 18-105mm lens
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Screen size Larger screen
Battery life Shorter battery life
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the D7100 vs the D7000
Canon EOS 60D

Canon EOS 60D

Pro DSLR

$699 - $899 body only

$999 - $1,279 with 18-135mm lens
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
True resolution Higher true resolution
Autofocus Lacks video autofocus
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Compare the EOS 60D vs the D7000
Canon EOS 7D

Canon EOS 7D

Pro DSLR

$1,499 body only

$1,699 with 28-135mm lens
Cross type focus points More cross-type focus points
True resolution Higher true resolution
Autofocus Lacks video autofocus
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Compare the EOS 7D vs the D7000
Nikon D5200

Nikon D5200

Entry-level DSLR

$697 body only

$797 with 18-55mm lens
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Weather sealed No weather sealing
Compare the D5200 vs the D7000
Nikon D90

Nikon D90

Entry-level DSLR

$675 - $899 body only

$799 - $1,099 with 18-105mm lens
Weight Lighter
Startup delay Slightly less startup delay
Weather sealed No weather sealing
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Compare the D90 vs the D7000

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