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Nikon Coolpix P510

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Pros

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  • DSLR
  • semi-professional look and feel

Cons

  • a battery that will be charged inside the camera housing
  • little noise and blur
  • screen is open and out the camera is vulnerable to damage

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 16 Mpx
  • 4608, 3456 px
  • 3
  • Face detection
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Nikon Coolpix P510 - Pros & Cons

Nikon Coolpix P510

Pros

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  • DSLR
  • semi-professional look and feel
  • it is near instantly intuitive in the controls and dials
  • The camera supports Face detection which is valuable for people photography
  • s simple to find and use this feature and seemingly produces great photos every time
  • solid but lightweight
  • easy to grip and simple to manage
  • It presents a really nice learning curve
  • the in-camera navigation is nice and simple
  • fun

Cons

  • a battery that will be charged inside the camera housing
  • little noise and blur
  • screen is open and out the camera is vulnerable to damage
  • the structural weak-point on the set-up
  • slight lag between shooting and recording on the memory card
  • the more susceptible to shakes and vibrations
  • pretty sluggish and not ideal in low light
  • flash lacking external flash ability
  • only Contrast Based Autofocus and lacks Phase Detect Autofocus
  • weather sealing so damp conditions can easily ruin the camera
  • length increases there will be a proportionate hue in the picture

Nikon Coolpix P510 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
12800
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
16 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4608 x 3456 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Nikon Coolpix P510 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors17.0 Mpx
Effective pixels16.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4608 x 3456 px
Other resolutions
  • 4608x2592
  • 4608x3072
  • 3456x3456
  • 3264x2448
  • 1920x1080
  • 1600x1200
  • 640x480
ProcessorExpeed C2
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom42.0 x
Digital zoom2.0 x
Minimum aperture3
Maximum aperture3
Focal length equiv24 - 1000
Focus adjustmentAuto
Brightness adjustmentyes
AutofocusFace detection
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range11.81 in
Macro focus range0.79 in
Number of focus points99
Image stabiliser
  • Optical
  • Electronic
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
Camera shutter typeMechanical
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Auto exposure lockyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyes
WB BracketingNo
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash modes
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Pre-flash
External flashno
Scene modes
  • Backlight
  • Beach
  • Close-up
  • Dawn
  • Fireworks
  • Museum
  • Night landscape
  • Night portrait
  • Party
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
  • Spot AF-area
3D supportyes
Manual settingsyes
Face detectionyes
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Speaker typeMono
Voice recordingno
Audio systemStereo
Supported audio file formatsAAC
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Dimensions
Weight19.58 oz
Width4.72 in
Height3.26 in
Depth4.02 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)240
Battery life (max)4.5 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
On/off switchyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingyes
GPSyes
Orientation sensorno
DLNA certifiedno
Energy Star certifiedno
Frameyes
Languages support
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • UKR
  • VLS
Tripod mounting supportedyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • UKR
Image editing modes
  • Crop
  • Resizing
  • Rotating
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • 12800
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum12800
Boosted ISO maximum12800
Maximum image resolution4608 x 3456 px
White balance presets5
White balance modesAuto
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPG
Photo effectsBlack&White
Image stabilizerno
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDyes
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Screen dots921000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderElectronic
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 960 x 540
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MOV
  • MPEG-4
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
Max resolution (highest frame rate)640 x 480
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)120.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey
  • Red
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage90.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
mini connectoryes
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI connector typeMini
USB version2.0
WirelessEye-Fi Connected
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeno
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

Nikon Coolpix P510 - Q&A (5)

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    ferdinand.parker
    over 2 years ago
    Does nikon coolpix p510 have bluetooth?
    gabrielle
    about 2 years ago
    The Nikon P510 does not have Bluetooth or WiFi built into it.
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    harley.stamm
    about 2 years ago
    Is nikon coolpix p510 a good camera?
    glen.nicolas
    about 2 years ago
    I'm still not sure there's a good reason to have a 42x zoom lens on a compact camera. But, regardless, the Nikon Coopix P510 is overall a very good full-size megazoom even if you never use the full zoom range.
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    marcelino
    over 2 years ago
    How do i know if my nikon coolpix p510 is charging?
    krystin
    about 2 years ago
    When the battery is inserted in the camera and is being charged, check the small green charge lamp on the camera (indicated with a charge/flash symbol). Flashing on /off - indicates the battery is charging, there is no problem. Constantly on - indicates the battery is fully charged, there is no problem.
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    lesley.hodkiewicz
    over 2 years ago
    Is the nikon coolpix p510 a dslr camera?
    florencia
    about 2 years ago
    The Nikon Coolpix P510 has a DSLR feel, is featured packed and takes great pictures.
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    ambrose.runolfsson
    over 2 years ago
    Is nikon coolpix p510 a dslr?
    petra
    about 2 years ago
    The Nikon Coolpix P510 has a DSLR feel, is featured packed and takes great pictures.
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Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon - Editorial Reviews (22)

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Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix P510 Review | Digital Trends
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Published: 22.05.2012
Nikon Coolpix P510 Review | Digital Trends

The Nikon Coolpix P510 zooms to an impressive 42x while still delivering crisp shots, even in the hands of beginners.

Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix P510 Review
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Digital Photography School
Published: 05.05.2012
Nikon Coolpix P510 Review
4.0

In this reviewing business you occasionally get waylaid: in preparing a new camera review I usually begin with the text sources and specs data to feel my way. In this case, I did so, quite carefully, but dug into the wordage of the Nikon Coolpix P5100. Wrong! The way model numbers run these days, the

Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon P510 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 05.07.2012
Nikon P510 Review | Camera Decision
2.5

Nikon P510 is a 16.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized BSI-CMOS sensor and 24-1000 mm F3.0-5.9 lens. Read our P510 review to find its pros and cons.

Nikon Coolpix P510 Review: Nikon COOLPIX P510
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Review: Nikon COOLPIX P510

Nikon COOLPIX P510MRP: Rs 24,000Street Price (As On 01-June-2012): Rs 21,900 (Tradus.in); Rs 23,200 (Flipkart.com);  Rs 23,500 (BuyThePrice.com)DSLRs are always an object of aspiration and desire, but the prohibitive cost becomes a major deterrent...

Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix P510 review: Its 42x Zoom is a Sight to Behold
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Published: 05.04.2012
Nikon Coolpix P510 review: Its 42x Zoom is a Sight to Behold

The Super Zoom wars are ever-expanding as manufacturers strive to produce digital cameras with the biggest possible optical zooms in this solar system. Yes, in the digital camera world, size does matter, and the Nikon Coolpix P510 is currently the most well endowed model with its obscene 42x optical zoom lens. The last record was set by last year's Coolpix P500, which flaunted an...

Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix P510 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 28.03.2012
Nikon Coolpix P510 Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The Nikon Coolpix P510 is a new super-zoom compact camera that features an incredible 42x zoom lens with a massive focal range of 24-1000mm. The 16 megapixel bridge-style Nikon P510 can also capture full 1080p high-definition movies with stereo sound, has a back illuminated CMOS sensor, 3-inch 921K-dot tiltable LCD screen, built-in GPS, electronic viewfinder and fast 7fps burst shooting. Priced at £399.99 / $429.95, read our expert Nikon Coolpix P510 review to find out if that 1000mm zoom is too good to be true...

Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix P510 Review
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Published: 05.07.2012
Nikon Coolpix P510 Review
3.8

The 16 megapixel Nikon Coolpix P510 is a compact camera in the superzoom class, that sports a 42X optical zoom, covering a currently unmatched focal range of 24-1000mm (equivalent), compared to 38X (23-810mm) from its predecessor the P500. As well as an extended zoom range, the new model also features a new 16MP CMOS sensor, the same as that used in the recently-reviewed Coolpix P310, and a handful of new features and enhancements, including GPS with logging and (according to Nikon) improved image stabilization compared to the P500.

Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon P510 Review
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Published: 31.01.2012
Nikon P510 Review
4.5

Nikon P510 review, find out how the P510 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix P510
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Published: 06.06.2012
Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510 Gallery: Review: Nikon COOLPIX P510
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Gallery: Review: Nikon COOLPIX P510

Nikon COOLPIX P510MRP: Rs 24,000Street Price (As On 01-June-2012): Rs 21,900 (Tradus.in); Rs 23,200 (Flipkart.com);  Rs 23,500 (BuyThePrice.com)DSLRs are always an object of aspiration and desire, but the prohibitive cost becomes a major deterrent...

Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix P510 Review | Neocamera
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Nikon Coolpix P510 Review | Neocamera

Nikon Coolpix P510 Review: Usability, Ergonomics, Design

Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon COOLPIX P510 Review
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Published: 19.04.2012
Nikon COOLPIX P510 Review
4.5

The Nikon P510 marks a new development in bridge cameras for Nikon; featuring an eye-watering 42x optical zoom alongside a 16MP CMOS sensor and 3in tiltable LCD screen, it’s clear that this is a serious shooter.

Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix P510
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Published: 12.09.2012
Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510 (Compact Camera): 5 out of 5 stars on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon COOLPIX P510 Review
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Published: 19.04.2012
Nikon COOLPIX P510 Review
4.5

The Nikon P510 marks a new development in bridge cameras for Nikon; featuring an eye-watering 42x optical zoom alongside a 16MP CMOS sensor and 3in tiltable LCD screen, it’s clear that this is a serious shooter.

Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix P510 Review @ ePHOTOzine
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Published: 22.03.2012
Nikon Coolpix P510 Review @ ePHOTOzine

“The Nikon Coolpix P510 has a DSLR feel, is featured packed and takes great pictures.” We’ve added another Nikon COOLPIX P510 [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matrix. ePHO…

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