Nikon P510

Nikon 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 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. The appeal of so-called 'super' or 'megazoom' compact cameras is obvious when you compare the focal range of their zooms against wht is available for DSLR and mirrorless system cameras. There's no doubt that in the current field, the Coolpix P510 wins the 'big numbers' game and, frankly, we were pleasantly surprised at what this camera can achieve with a 1000mm lens. Although cameras like the Canon PowerShot SX40 HS with its 35X wide angle zoom, the 30X Sony Cyber-shot HX200V and the 24XPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 offer impressive versatility, the Nikon P510 provides a meaningful amount of extra 'reach' that makes a difference when shooting distant subjects.

Nikon P510

Nikon P510

Nikon P510

Nikon P510

Nikon P510

Nikon P510

Nikon P510

Nikon P510

Nikon P510