Nikon Coolpix P1000 vs Nikon Coolpix P510 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

Coolpix P1000 vs Coolpix P510 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Nikon Coolpix P1000 vs Nikon Coolpix P510 Specs

Coolpix P1000

  • Introduced in July 2018
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 7 frames/second
  • 100 – 6400 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 81.00mm (3.2″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-3000mm (125x), f2.8-8.0
  • WiFi built-in
  • 146.3 x 118.8 x 181.3mm³ (5.8″ x 4.7″ x 7.1″)
  • 1415g (45.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix P1000

Coolpix P510

  • Introduced in February 2012
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 7 frames/second
  • 80 – 3200 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-1000mm (42x), f3.0-5.9
  • No WiFi
  • 119.8 x 82.9 x 102.2mm³ (4.7″ x 3.3″ x 4.0″)
  • 555g (17.9 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix P510

Coolpix P1000 vs Coolpix P510: The sensors

Both cameras use the same sensor format, Compact.

Compact sensor built into both cameras has a total area of about 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.).

Coolpix P1000 vs Coolpix P510: Viewfinder

Coolpix P1000 has an electronic viewfinder and it’s resolution is 2.36 megapixel with magnification of 0.68x.

The Coolpix P510 has an electronic viewfinder with resolution 0.20 megapixel, it’s magnification is 0.50x.

Viewfinder magnifications of compared cameras. The black area shows a magnification of 1x, relative to native size; in red is a magnification of 0.85x.

Coolpix P1000 (0.68x)

Coolpix P510 (0.50x)

Better choice: Nikon Coolpix P1000

Nikon Coolpix P1000 VS Nikon Coolpix P510 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Nikon Coolpix P1000 a better choice

Coolpix P1000

Coolpix P510

Auto Focus points (4)

99 9
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 6400 ISO 80 – 3200 ISO
Better viewfinder (4, Megapixel)

2.36 0.20
Better Video (2)

3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
External microphone (2)

Longer battery life (3, photos)

250 240
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix P1000 are the faster and more accurate auto focus, the larger sensitivity and the better viewfinder. We also like the superior video recording, the connector for an external microphone and that the battery has more stamina. Another advantage over the Coolpix P510: the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The Coolpix P1000 scores 21 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon Coolpix P510

Coolpix P1000

Coolpix P510

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

16.00 16.10
Weighs less (2)

1415g
(45.6 oz.)
555g
(17.9 oz.)
More portable (2)

3151cm³
(198 cu.in.)
1015cm³
(64 cu.in.)
GPS (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix P510 are the higher resolution, the lower weight than the Coolpix P1000 and the more compact size. Finally, there’s the the built-in GPS.

Yields 11 points for the Coolpix P510.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Coolpix P1000

Coolpix P510

Sensor format

Compact Compact
Speed (frames/second)

7 7
Built-in flash

Image stabilizer

Sensor resolution (MP)

0.92 0.92
Articulated screen

Nikon Coolpix P1000 VS Nikon Coolpix P510 Dimensions

Look at front view of the Coolpix P1000 and Coolpix P510

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Nikon Coolpix P1000

Nikon Coolpix P510

21
11

We recommend Nikon Coolpix P1000 as better choice.