Nikon Coolpix P510

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 2252 reviews of Nikon Coolpix P510. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the portability and image quality. The performance and zoom also get good views. Reviews about the shutter and viewfinder are mixed.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 313 user reviews of Nikon Coolpix P510 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the image quality and performance. The portability and zoom also get good comments. Some have doubts about the shutter, while there are mixed comments on the contrast and viewfinder.

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96% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 882 user reviews of Nikon Coolpix P510 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Comments about the portability and performance are on the whole positive. The image quality and zoom also get good feedback, whereas there are mixed reviews on the memory and optics.

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94% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Theano Nikitas and Barnaby Britton (dpreview.com)

Nikon Coolpix P510

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...

Extreme 42x (24-1000m equivalent) wide angle zoom ; Very capable optical image stabilization system ; Effective automatic CA/fringing correction ; PASM shooting modes ; Good image quality at low ISOs ; Good performance ; Continuous shooting up to 7fps...

Small, pokey electronic viewfinder ; EVF/LCD switch is manual, not automatic ; Slow f/3-f/5.9 lens ; Occasional focus hunting at telephoto settings ; Noise levels increase noticeably at ISO 800 and above ; No RAW option

The P510 is a well-featured little camera built around an incredible 42X zoom lens. The lens is the P510's main selling point and anyone looking for a go-everywhere camera for travel or general-purpose photography will be impressed by its versatility....

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

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Nikon Coolpix P510

The ; is a fun camera to shoot with, overflowing with photo and movie features, and backed by very fast shooting performance and excellent low-ISO photo quality.

The P510 has trouble focusing at the telephoto end and its low-light/high-ISO photo quality has room for improvement. Also, the camera feels cheaply constructed.

The Nikon Coolpix P510 is easy to recommend for its features, photos, and performance, but the usefulness of a 42x zoom lens is debatable.

Jun, 2012

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Nikon Coolpix P510

Bigger than a compact, but smaller than an SLR, the 42x Nikon Coolpix P510 packs a high-quality lens that delivers sharp images.

Long 42x zoom lens. Sharp images. Snappy performance. 1080p video capture. Integrated GPS.

High-speed burst limited to 5 shots. No hot shoe or mic input.

You can frame images via the camera's rear 3-inch LCD, which is quite sharp at 921k dots, or the eye-level electronic viewfinder. The LCD is hinged so it can be viewed from above or below, but it doesn't swivel out from the camera like the display on...

May, 2012

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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Nikon Coolpix P510 review

For those after the absolute longest lens on a compact camera, meet the Nikon Coolpix P510. At roughly the same size as Nikon's last full-size megazoom, the 36x 22.5-810mm P500 , the P510 packs an "oh wow"-inducing 42x 24-1,000mm lens.

The Nikon Coolpix P510 is a fun camera to shoot with, overflowing with photo and movie features, and backed by very fast shooting performance and excellent low-ISO photo quality.

The P510 has trouble focusing at the telephoto end and its low-light/high-ISO photo quality has room for improvement. Also, the camera feels cheaply constructed.

The Nikon Coolpix P510 is easy to recommend for its features, photos, and performance, but the usefulness of a 42x zoom lens is debatable.

Mar, 2012

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Expert review by : Josh Fate (steves-digicams.com)

Nikon Coolpix P510 Review

Nikon's CoolPix P510 is the most versatile and longest reaching super-zoom currently on the market. Its great performance and excellent image quality make this a must have for anyone looking for a camera that can handle any situation. Read more in our...

Unbelievable 42x optical zoom lens from 24-1000mm ; dSLR style body is easy and comfortable to handle ; Fully Automatic and Manual controls ; Much Improved image quality from previous model ; Excellent 1080p video recording with full use of the optical...

At full telephoto, the camera can be very hard to hold steady, even with the optical image stabilization ; Bad sound with built-in mics ; No audio input ; Trouble with our battery

May, 2012

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Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Nikon Coolpix P510 Review

The Nikon Coolpix P510 is a new super-zoom compact camera designed to appeal to the keen enthusiast photographer. The P510 has a mechanically-stabilized 42x optical zoom with a massive focal range of 24-1000mm and an innovative side zoom control. It...

The Nikon Coolpix P510 ups the ante in the ultra-zoom camera stakes by offering an incredible telephoto zoom setting of 1000mm. Remarkably it's still possible to hand-hold the camera in good light and achieve sharp pictures thanks to the excellent...

Mar, 2012

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Nikon Coolpix P510

Once again, Nikon makes a great ultrazoom camera that is fast, has a massive zoom range, and turns out impressive image quality. Pros: 24-1,000mm equivalent zoom range; Built-in GPS; Articulated LCD; Very good print quality; Many movie options.

24-1,000mm equivalent zoom range; Built-in GPS; Articulated LCD; Very good print quality; Many movie options

Focus sometimes difficult to achieve; Short shoulder strap; Battery charged in the camera; Low battery life

Pro: Con: Compact, mini-SLR design body with great grip Zoom range from 24 to 1,000mm equivalent Effective optical image stabilization Built-in GPS Second Zoom lever on lens barrel Lots of Movie options including Full HD and slo-mo Stereo audio...

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Expert review by : Digital Camera Review (digitalcamerareview.com)

Nikon Coolpix P510 Review: Bigger Gets Better

Nikon recently introduced two updated digital cameras that replace (respectively) the Coolpix P300 and the Coolpix P500. This review will focus on the big brother in this sibling duo, the Nikon Coolpix P510, though I do hope that I get a chance to...

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by : Digital Camera-HQ (digitalcamera-hq.com)

Nikon COOLPIX P510

Very competitive image quality from ISO 100 to ISO 1600 ; Longest zoom range on the market ; Customizable to suit the photographer's needs

Burst shooting while tracking unusable due to screen blackout ; Some slow operation problems, including zoom speed and Playback

May, 2012

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (techreviewsource.com)

Nikon Coolpix P510

The Nikon Coolpix P510 is the successor to the company's popular 36x P500. The P510 ups the zoom factor to 42x, although it does so by sacrificing some coverage on the wide-angle side of things. The camera adds a built-in GPS and ups the resolution to...

Long 42x zoom lens. Sharp images. Snappy performance. 1080p video capture. Integrated GPS ; Cons: High-speed burst limited to 5 shots. No hot shoe or mic input. Editor Rating: 4.00 ; By Jim Fisher

High-speed burst limited to 5 shots. No hot shoe or mic input. Editor Rating: 4.00 ; By Jim Fisher

Bigger than a compact, but smaller than a D-SLR, the 42x Nikon Coolpix P510 packs a high-quality lens that delivers sharp images. Integrated GPS, 1080p video capture, and plenty of other features help it nab our Editors' Choice for the best full-size...

May, 2012

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