Links
| Model Name | Nikon Coolpix P510 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer URL | Manufacturer website |
Auto Focus
| Auto Focus | Yes |
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| Auto Focus Type | Contrast Detection: Auto (9-area automatic selection), Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Manual Focus | Yes |
Power
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View) | 240 shots |
|---|---|
| Battery Form Factor | Proprietary EN-EL5 |
| Usable Battery Types | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL5 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter) | Yes |
Lens & Optics
| Digital Zoom Values | Up to 2x |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | n/a |
| Lens | Zoom-Nikkor ED VR; 14 elements in 10 groups |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent) | 24 - 1,000mm |
| Focal Length (actual) | 4.3 - 180mm |
| Zoom Ratio | 42.00x |
| Aperture Range | f/3.0 (wide) / f/5.9 (tele) - f/8.3 |
| Integrated ND Filter | No |
| Normal Focus Range | 50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range | 1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
| Filter Thread | n/a |
| Thread Type | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Digital Zoom | Yes |
Image Sensor
| On-Sensor Phase Detect | No |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer | BSI |
| Effective Megapixels | 16.1 |
| Sensor Format | 1/2.3 inch |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch | 1.34 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
| Self-Cleaning | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | No |
Image Storage
| Usable Memory Types | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
|---|---|
| Dual Card Slots | No |
| Included Memory | 90.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type | Internal |
Image Capture
| Image Resolution | 4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2272 x 1704 (3.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 3456 (11.9 MP, 1:1) |
|---|---|
| Image File Format | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO |
| Continuous-mode frames/second | 7.0 |
General
| Size | 4.7 x 3.3 x 4.0 in. (120 x 83 x 102 mm) |
|---|---|
| Waterproof | No |
| Waterproof Depth | n/a |
| Model Number | P510 |
| Camera Format | EVF |
| Currently Manufactured | No |
| Retail Price | $429.95 |
| Street Price | $648.98 |
| Date Available | 2012-02-15 |
| Tripod Mount | Yes |
Viewfinder
| Viewfinder | EVF / LCD |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder Type | EVF |
| Focus Peaking | No |
Exposure
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
|---|---|
| Metering Modes | 224-segment Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure | Yes |
| Aperture Priority | Yes |
| Shutter Priority | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes | Beach, Close Up, Copy, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Museum, Night Portrait, Panorama Assist, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset, 3D Photography; Special Effects including Soft Focus, Sepia, High Key, Low Key, High Contrast and Monochrome |
| Self Timer | 10 or 2 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer) | Yes |
| High Resolution Composite | No |
| ISO Settings | Auto (auto gain from ISO 100 to 1600), Fixed range auto (ISO 100 to 400, 100 to 800), ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Hi 1 (equivalent to 6400), Hi 2 (equivalent to 12800 in High ISO monochrome special effects mode) |
| Auto ISO Mode | Yes |
| White Balance Settings | Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual |
| Shutter Speed Range | 1/2000 - 8 sec |
| Bulb Mode | No |
Video Capture
| HD Video Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| HD Video Connection | HDMI |
| Can take movies | Yes |
| Movie Resolution | 1920x1080 (30p) 1280x720 (30p) 960x540 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
| Movie File Format | MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo) |
| Movie File Format | MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo) |
| Composite Video Out | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video | Yes |
Flash
| External Flash Connection | n/a |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off, Flash On, w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; Slow Syncro |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100) | n/a |
| Flash Range Description | Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 8.0m (1ft. 8 in. to 26ft).; [T]: 1.5 to 4.5m (5ft. to 14ft.) |
Performance Timing
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution) | 7.0 |
|---|---|
| Flash cycle time, full power | 5.1 seconds |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution) | 5 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid) | 0.54 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele) | 0.66 seconds |
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution) | 1.94 |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused) | 0.106 seconds |
| Startup Time | 1.5 seconds |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No |
Software
| Included Software | Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
|---|---|
| OS Compatibility | Windows, Mac OS |
Display
| Rear Display Size (inches) | 3.0 |
|---|---|
| Rear Display Resolution | 921,000 dots |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Articulating Screen | Yes |
| Eye-level Viewfinder | Yes |
| Rear Display | Yes |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth | No |
|---|---|
| Built-In GPS | No |
| Microphone Jack | No |
| Headphone Jack | No |
| External Connections | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant | No |
| DPOF Compliant | Yes |
| Connections (extended) | Mini HDMI |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | No |
Miscellaneous
| Notes & Features | Optical VR Image Stabilization, Tilting 3-inch 921K-dot LCD, 1080p Full HD Movies w/ Stereo Sound, 20 Scene modes, Easy Panorama mode, Built-in GPS, Subject Tracking AF, Smart Portrait System. Available in black or red. |
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Basic
| Sensor size | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
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| Weight | 19.8 oz (560 g) includes batteries |