Nikon Coolpix P500 vs Nikon Coolpix P510

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Coolpix P500 Nikon Coolpix P510
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelCoolpix P500Coolpix P510
      Predecessor ModelNikon Coolpix P500
      Successor ModelNikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Coolpix P500 Nikon Coolpix P510
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels12.75 Megapixel16.79 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.1 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range160 - 3,200100 - 3,200
      Photo Nikon Coolpix P500 Nikon Coolpix P510
      ProcessorExpeed C2Expeed C2
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30004608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4000 x 3000, 3968 x 2232, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 2944, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 4804608 x 2592, 4608 x 3072, 3456 x 3456, 3264 x 2448, 1920 x 1080, 1600 X 1200, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Normal, Basic
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Coolpix P500 Nikon Coolpix P510
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Face Detection
      Number of Focus Points9
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Coolpix P500 Nikon Coolpix P510
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range23 - 810 mm24 - 1000 mm
      Optical Zoom36x41.7x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.4 - 5.7f/3.0 - 5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm2 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Coolpix P500 Nikon Coolpix P510
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coatingTFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Nikon Coolpix P500 Nikon Coolpix P510
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Shutter Nikon Coolpix P500 Nikon Coolpix P510
      Min Shutter Speed8 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1500 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting0.8 fps7.0 fps
      Flash Nikon Coolpix P500 Nikon Coolpix P510
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow-sync
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow-sync
      Flash Range8.00 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      Exposure Nikon Coolpix P500 Nikon Coolpix P510
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Spot AF-area
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Spot AF-area
      Exposure Compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Nikon Coolpix P500 Nikon Coolpix P510
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon Coolpix P500 Nikon Coolpix P510
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Nikon Coolpix P500 Nikon Coolpix P510
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHzWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Nikon Coolpix P500 Nikon Coolpix P510
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon Coolpix P500 Nikon Coolpix P510
      Dimensions116 x 84 x 103 mm (4.57 x 3.31 x 4.06")120 x 83 x 102 mm (4.72 x 3.27 x 4.02")
      Weight (inc. batteries)494 g (1.09 lb / 17.43 oz)555 g (1.22 lb / 19.58 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.4 x 6.3 x 5"
      Power and Storage Nikon Coolpix P500 Nikon Coolpix P510
      Battery PackEN-EL5EN-EL5
      Battery Life220 shots200 shots
      Internal Storage102 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon Coolpix P500 Nikon Coolpix P510
      Self TimerYes (10 or 2 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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