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Nikon Coolpix P90 vs Nikon Coolpix P80
Nikon Coolpix P90
Camera summary
The Nikon Coolpix P90, made by Nikon, is a powerful SLR-like (bridge) camera. Announced on Feb. 3, 2009.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
1.4 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
1.7 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.0 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
2.0 out of 5 stars
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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
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.
Nikon Coolpix P80
Camera summary
The Nikon Coolpix P80, made by Nikon, is a powerful SLR-like (bridge) camera. Announced on Jan. 15, 2009.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
1.4 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
1.7 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
0.0 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.0 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
1.5 out of 5 stars
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Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Nikon Coolpix P90, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Nikon Coolpix P90
Sensor
This camera has a CCD sensor with a 10 Megapixels resolution.
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 |
Nikon Coolpix P90 | Nikon Coolpix P80 |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | No |
No |
| Af continuous | No |
No |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Face detection | No |
No |
| Af live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Af multi area | No |
No |
| Af phase detection | No |
No |
| Af selective | No |
No |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | No |
No |
| Af tracking | No |
No |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | - | - |
Connectivity |
Nikon Coolpix P90 | Nikon Coolpix P80 |
| HDMI | No |
No |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | - | - |
| DXO color depth | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO dynamic range | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO low light ISO | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO overall score | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Exposure mode |
Nikon Coolpix P90 | Nikon Coolpix P80 |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | No |
No |
| Center weighted | Yes |
No |
| Multi segment | Yes |
No |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
No |
General |
Nikon Coolpix P90 | Nikon Coolpix P80 |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | Feb. 3, 2009 | Jan. 15, 2009 |
| Body type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| msrp | $699.99 | $89.95 |
| model | Nikon Coolpix P90 | Nikon Coolpix P80 |
| Predecessor model | Nikon Coolpix P80 | |
| Successor model | Nikon Coolpix P90 | |
Lense |
Nikon Coolpix P90 | Nikon Coolpix P80 |
| Focal length multiplier | - | - |
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Number of lenses | - | - |
Other features |
Nikon Coolpix P90 | Nikon Coolpix P80 |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Nikon Coolpix P90 | Nikon Coolpix P80 |
| AE bracketing | No |
No |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | No |
No |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off |
| Flash range | n/a | n/a |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 0.0 fps | 0.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 | 8 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | No |
No |
Physical |
Nikon Coolpix P90 | Nikon Coolpix P80 |
| Battery life | 0 shots | 0 shots |
| Battery model | EN-EL5 | EN-EL5 |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | No |
No |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 83 x 114 x 99mm | 110 x 79 x 78mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 400 grs | 405 grs |
Screen |
Nikon Coolpix P90 | Nikon Coolpix P80 |
| Live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | 230 | 230 |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | No |
No |
Sensor |
Nikon Coolpix P90 | Nikon Coolpix P80 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | - |
| Max image resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
| RAW support | No |
No |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56 mm | 6.08 x 4.56 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 12 | 10 |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3-inch | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Headphone port |
Nikon Coolpix P90 | Nikon Coolpix P80 |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | 640 x 480 | 640 x 480 |
| Microphone port | No |
No |
| Video formats | Motion JPEG | - |
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps |
Viewfinder |
Nikon Coolpix P90 | Nikon Coolpix P80 |
| viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | n/a | n/a |