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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P510 and Nikon Coolpix P520 [S]ave

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Nikon Coolpix P510 ×
Nikon Coolpix P520 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix P510Nikon Coolpix P520
BrandNikonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberP510P520
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20122013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)120125
Width (mm)102102
Height (mm)8384
Weight (g)560550
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerBSIBSI
Effective megapixels (MP)16.118.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.26
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 4896 x 3672(18.0 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo
Continuous-mode (fps)77
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 960x540
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 960x540
Movie max framerate (fps)30120
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo)MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-Nikkor ED VR; 14 elements in 10 groupsZoom-Nikkor ED VR; 14 elements in 10 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 1,000.0024.00 - 1,000.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 180.003.00 - 180.00
Zoom ratio (x)4242
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.330.12 - 0.33
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Auto (9-area automatic selection), Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject trackingContrast Detection: Auto (9-area automatic selection), Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVFEVF; 0.5 cm (0.2-in.) approx. 201K-dot equivalent LCD with the diopter adjustment function (-4 to +4 m-1)
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33.2
Rear display resolution (dots)921,000921,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (auto gain from ISO 100 to 1600), Fixed range auto (ISO 100 to 400, 100 to 800), ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Fixed range auto (ISO 80-400, 80-800), ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Hi 1 (equivalent to 6400)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • manual
  • auto1/2
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • manual
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 81/4000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes224-segment Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot224-segment Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesBeach, Close Up, Copy, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Museum, Night Portrait, Panorama Assist, Party/IndoorBack Light, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close Up, Dusk/Dawn, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Museum, Night Landscape
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • w/ red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • w/ red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 8.0m (1ft. 8 in. to 26ft).; [T]: 1.5 to 4.5m (5ft. to 14ft.)TBA
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Included memory (MB)9015
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi-+
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps-+
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant++
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi
  • built-in gps
  • built-in wi-fi
  • mini (type-c) hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.94-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)77
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)57
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.54-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.66-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.11-
Startup time (s)1.5-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.1-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)240200
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL5Proprietary EN-EL5
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL5 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL5 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical VR Image Stabilization, Tilting 3-inch 921K-dot LCD, 1080p Full HD Movies w/ Stereo Sound, 20 Scene modesLens-shift Vibration Reduction (VR) with Active Mode, 18.1-megapixel backside-illuminated (BSI) CMOS sensor, 3



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