Nikon Coolpix P90

Nikon Coolpix P90

Nikon Coolpix P90

Camera summary

The Nikon Coolpix P90, made by Nikon, is a powerful SLR-like (bridge) camera. Announced on Feb. 3, 2009.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
1.4 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
1.7 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.0 out of 5 stars
Average Score
2.0 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Nikon Coolpix P80, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Nikon Coolpix P80

Sensor

This camera has a CCD sensor with a 12 Megapixels resolution.

Max video resolutions

640 x 480

Expect recording in 640 x 480 with support for the following formats: Motion JPEG.

Connectivity

Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Af center
No
Af continuous
No
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Af Face detection
No
Af live view
Yes
Af multi area
No
Af phase detection
No
Af selective
No
Af single
Yes
Af touch
No
Af tracking
No
Number of cross focus points -
Number of focus points -

Connectivity

HDMI
No
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity -
DXO color depth 0.0
DXO dynamic range 0.0
DXO low light ISO 0.0
DXO overall score 0.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
No
Center weighted
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
partial
No
spot
Yes

General

AKA -
announced Feb. 3, 2009
Body type SLR-like (bridge)
brand Nikon
msrp $699.99
model Nikon Coolpix P90
predecessor model Nikon P80

Lense

Focal length multiplier -
Lens mount fixed lens
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range 1cm
Number of lenses -

Other features

GPS -
Self-timer Yes
Storage slots 1
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
No
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
No
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Flash range n/a
Image stabilization
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 0.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/4000s
Minimum shutter speed 30
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
No

Physical

Battery life 0 shots
Battery model EN-EL5
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
No
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 83 x 114 x 99mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 400 grs

Screen

Live view
Yes
Screen resolution 230
Screen size -
Screen type Tilting
Touch screen
No

Sensor

Max boosted ISO -
Max image resolution 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400
Min native ISO 64
RAW support
No
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm
Sensor resolution 12
Sensor size 1/2.3-inch
Sensor type CCD

Headphone port

Headphone port
No
Max video resolution 640 x 480
Microphone port
No
Video formats Motion JPEG
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)

Viewfinder

viewfinder Electronic
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution n/a