Nikon Coolpix P90

Ultra-zoom bridge camera with 24x optical reach

Nikon Coolpix P90
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Nikon
Model 26162

Key Features

SENSOR 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with 12.1 megapixels
PROCESSOR EXPEED image processing system
AUTOFOCUS Contrast-detect AF with face priority and tracking
PHASE DETECTION Not applicable; contrast-detect system only
VIDEO 640x480 VGA at 30fps in AVI format
STABILIZATION Sensor-shift Vibration Reduction (VR) system
BURST RATE Up to 15 fps at 3MP resolution
VIEWFINDER 0.24-inch electronic viewfinder with 230k dots
DISPLAY 3.0-inch tilting LCD monitor with 230k dots
CONNECTIVITY USB 2.0, AV output, no Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
MEMORY CARD Single SD/SDHC card slot
WEATHER SEALING Plastic construction, no weather sealing
BATTERY LIFE Approximately 200 shots per charge (EN-EL5)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Nikon Coolpix P90

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present Accessed via menu
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✗ Not Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present Via menu
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Nikon Coolpix P90

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Nikon Coolpix P90 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Nikon Coolpix P90

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Technical Specification

Sensor 1/2.3-inch CCD
Resolution 12.1 Megapixels
ISO Range 64-6400
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF
Shutter Speed 1/4000 to 8 seconds
Burst Rate 15 fps (3MP mode)
Video 640x480 @ 30fps
Stabilization Sensor-shift VR
Viewfinder Electronic (EVF)
LCD 3.0-inch Tilting
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Connectivity USB 2.0, AV Out
Battery Life 200 shots
Weight 460g
Dimensions 114 x 83 x 99 mm