Nikon Coolpix P90
12.1 megapixels | 3" screen | 26 – 624 mm (24×)
Nikon's second generation 'SLR like' super zoom compact ups the sensor to 12 MP and the zoom range to 24x (covering an astonishing 26-624mm range) and adds a 3.0" tilting screen to produce a camera that - on paper at least - offers a compelling 'all in one' option for anyone wanting the versatility, but not the bulk, weight or expense, of an SLR. We only hope the issues with the P80 (focus errors and poor high ISO perfomance) have been ironed out of the new model. (April 2009)
Specifications
| Body type |
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Body type
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SLR-like (bridge)
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| Sensor |
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Max resolution
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4000 x 3000
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?
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Other resolutions
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3264 x 2448, 3984 x 2656, 3968 x 2232, 2992 x 2992, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
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?
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Image ratio w:h
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4:3, 3:2, 16:9
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?
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Effective pixels
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12.1 megapixels
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?
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Sensor photo detectors
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12.7 megapixels
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?
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Sensor size
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1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm)
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?
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Sensor type
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CCD
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?
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| Image |
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ISO
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Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
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?
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White balance presets
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5
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?
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Custom white balance
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Yes
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?
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Image stabilization
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Optical
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?
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JPEG quality levels
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High, Normal
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?
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| Optics & Focus |
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Focal length (equiv.)
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26 – 624 mm
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Optical zoom
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24×
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Autofocus
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- Contrast Detect (sensor)
- Single
- Live View
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?
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Digital zoom
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Yes
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Manual focus
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Yes
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?
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Normal focus range
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10 cm (3.94")
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?
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Macro focus range
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1 cm (.39")
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?
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Lens mount
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Unknown
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| Screen / viewfinder |
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Articulated LCD
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Tilting
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?
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Screen size
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3"
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?
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Screen dots
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230,000
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?
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Touch screen
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No
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Live view
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Yes
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?
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Viewfinder type
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Electronic
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?
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| Photography features |
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Maximum aperture
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F2.8 - F5.0
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?
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Aperture priority
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Yes
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?
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Shutter priority
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Yes
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?
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Manual exposure mode
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Yes
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Subject / scene modes
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Yes
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Built-in flash
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Yes
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External flash
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No
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Flash modes
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Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
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Continuous drive
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Yes
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?
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Self-timer
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Yes
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Metering modes
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Exposure compensation
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±2 EV (at 1/3 EV steps)
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?
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| Videography features |
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Format
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Microphone
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Mono
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Resolutions
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640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
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| Storage |
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Storage types
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SD/SDHC card, Internal
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?
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Storage included
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50 MB
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?
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| Connectivity |
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USB
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USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
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?
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HDMI
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No
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?
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Wireless
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None
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?
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| Physical |
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Environmentally sealed
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No
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Battery
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Battery Pack
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?
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Battery description
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Nikon EN-EL5 Lithium-Ion & charger
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?
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Weight (inc. batteries)
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400 g (0.88 lb / 14.11 oz)
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Dimensions
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83 x 114 x 99 mm (3.27 x 4.49 x 3.9")
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| Other features |
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Orientation sensor
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Yes
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Timelapse recording
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Yes
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?
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GPS
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None
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