Nikon Coolpix P510 vs Nikon Coolpix P520

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix P520
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelCoolpix P510Coolpix P520
      Predecessor ModelNikon Coolpix P500 Nikon Coolpix P510
      Successor ModelNikon Coolpix P520 Nikon Coolpix P530
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.16 x 4.62 mm
      Total Pixels16.79 Megapixel18.91 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.1 Megapixel18.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,20080 - 3,200
      Photo Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix P520
      ProcessorExpeed C2
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 34564896 x 3672
      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 P520
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Face Detection
      Contrast Detect (sensor)
      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 P510 Nikon Coolpix P520
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 1000 mm24 - 1000 mm
      Optical Zoom41.7x41.7x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.0 - 5.9f/3.0 - 5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance2 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Screen TypeTiltingFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coatingTFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.20"
      Screen Resolution921k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix P520
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +4
      Shutter Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec8 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.0 fps7.0 fps
      Flash Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow-sync
      Auto/Red-Eye Reduction
      Fill Flash
      Second-Curtain Sync
      Slow Sync
      TTL Auto
      External Flash Connectivity
      Exposure Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Spot AF-area
      Exposure Compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix P520
      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
      Connectivity Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Dimensions120 x 83 x 102 mm (4.72 x 3.27 x 4.02")125 x 84 x 102 mm (4.92 x 3.31 x 4.02")
      Weight (inc. batteries)555 g (1.22 lb / 19.58 oz)550 g (1.21 lb / 19.40 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.4 x 6.3 x 5"7.4 x 6.7 x 5.3"
      Package Weight2.85 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Battery PackEN-EL5EN-EL5
      Battery Life200 shots200 shots
      Internal Storage15 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Self Timer
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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