Nikon Coolpix P510 vs Nikon Coolpix A

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix A
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelCoolpix P510Coolpix A
      Predecessor ModelNikon Coolpix P500
      Successor ModelNikon Coolpix P520
      MSRP$1100/£1000/€1100
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix A
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inchAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm23.6 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels16.79 Megapixel16.93 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.1 Megapixel16.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,200100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix A
      ProcessorExpeed C2
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 34564928 x 3264
      Other Resolutions4608 x 2592, 4608 x 3072, 3456 x 3456, 3264 x 2448, 1920 x 1080, 1600 X 1200, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, Basic
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix A
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Face Detection
      Center
      Tracking
      Face Detection
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix A
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 1000 mm28 mm
      Optical Zoom41.7x1x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.0 - 5.9f/2.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance2 cm10 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix A
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coatingTFT LCD monitor
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix A
      ViewfinderElectronicOptical (optional)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Shutter Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix A
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.0 fps4.0 fps
      Flash Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix A
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow-sync
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow-sync
      Flash Range11.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix A
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Spot AF-area
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing at 1/3 EV increments
      DXO Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix A
      DxO Low Light ISO1164
      DxO Color Depth23.4
      DxO Dynamic Range13.8
      DxO Overall Score80
      Video Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix A
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix A
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix A
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix A
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix A
      Dimensions120 x 83 x 102 mm (4.72 x 3.27 x 4.02")111 x 64 x 40 mm (4.37 x 2.52 x 1.57")
      Weight (inc. batteries)555 g (1.22 lb / 19.58 oz)299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.4 x 6.3 x 5"7.2 x 6 x 4.2"
      Package Weight1.9 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix A
      Battery PackEN-EL5EN-EL20
      Battery Life200 shots230 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix A
      Self TimerYes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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