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Nikon Coolpix P3

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Announced just before PMA in February 2006, the 8 megapixel Coolpix P3 replaces the P2 at the top of Nikon's compact Coolpix range, adding a few features (the headline change being the introduction of optical image stabilization) and sleeker, simpler styling. Like the P2 the P3 is one of the small, but growing, band of cameras with built-in wireless (802.11 b/g) Wi-Fi capabilities, and like most of Nikon's higher-end Coolpix models it is stuffed to the gills with features, options and controls. Nikon also announced a sister model (the Coolpix P4) that offers exactly the same specification without the Wi-Fi for around $40 less. It is safe to assume that the image quality and handling aspects of this review are equally applicable to the P4.Read more
Announced just before PMA in February 2006, the 8 megapixel Coolpix P3 replaces the P2 at the top of Nikon's compact Coolpix range, adding a few features (the headline change being the introduction of optical image stabilization) and sleeker, simpler styling. Like the P2 the P3 is one of the small, but growing, band of cameras with built-in wireless (802.11 b/g) Wi-Fi capabilities, and like most of Nikon's higher-end Coolpix models it is stuffed to the gills with features, options and controls. Nikon also announced a sister model (the Coolpix P4) that offers exactly the same specification without the Wi-Fi for around $40 less. It is safe to assume that the image quality and handling aspects of this review are equally applicable to the P4.Read more
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Pros

  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • solid and well-built
  • attractive

Cons

  • Wi-Fi e-mail or Web posting
  • P3 lacks an optical viewfinder
  • wireless implementation falls a little short of true usefulness

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 7.144x5.358 mm
  • 8 Mpx
  • 3264, 2448 px
  • 5.3
  • Continuous
  • 2.5 in
  • no

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Nikon Coolpix P3 - Pros & Cons

Nikon Coolpix P3

Pros

  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • solid and well-built
  • attractive
  • well-built camera with thoughtful control placement and menu design
  • Colors are neutral but rich and pleasing
  • Better value and quicker performance

Cons

  • Wi-Fi e-mail or Web posting
  • P3 lacks an optical viewfinder
  • wireless implementation falls a little short of true usefulness
  • the noise softens the detail significantly

Nikon Coolpix P3 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.5 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconEffective pixels
8 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3264 x 2448 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Nikon Coolpix P3 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.28 in
Sensor photo detectors8.0 Mpx
Effective pixels8.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
Max resolution3264 x 2448 px
Other resolutions
  • 2592x1944
  • 2048x1536
  • 1600x1200
  • 1280x960
  • 1024x768
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom3.5 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture2.7
Maximum aperture5.3
Focal length equiv36 - 126
AutofocusContinuous
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range11.81 in
Macro focus range1.57 in
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Photography features
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay3.0 s
Built-in flashyes
Flash range4
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Continuous drive1.8 fps
Scene modes
  • Backlight
  • Beach
  • Close-up
  • Dawn
  • Dusk
  • Fireworks
  • Museum
  • Night landscape
  • Night portrait
  • Panorama
  • Party
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Self-timer options
  • 3
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
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Dimensions
Weight6.0 oz
Width3.62 in
Height2.4 in
Depth1.22 in
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Power
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
Orientation sensorno
Date imprintingyes
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Image
Maximum image resolution3264 x 2448 px
White balance presets5
White balance modesAuto
Custom white balanceyes
Photo effectsBlack&White
Image stabilizerno
Image stabilization typeOptical
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.5 in
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots110000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution640 x 480 px
Video recordingyes
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of productSilver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage23.0 mB
Compatible memory cardsSD
Storage types
  • SD
  • MMC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version1.0
Remote controlNo

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Nikon Coolpix P3 Nikon - Editorial Reviews (11)

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Nikon Coolpix P3 Nikon Coolpix P3 Concise Review
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Published: 20.06.2006
Nikon Coolpix P3 Concise Review

Announced just before PMA in February 2006, the 8 megapixel Coolpix P3 replaces the P2 at the top of Nikon's compact Coolpix range, adding a few features (the headline change being the introduction of optical image stabilization) and sleeker, simpler styling. Like the P2 the P3 is one of the small, but growing, band of cameras with built-in wireless (802.11 b/g) Wi-Fi capabilities, and like most of Nikon's higher-end Coolpix models it is stuffed to the gills with features, options and controls. Nikon also announced a sister model (the Coolpix P4) that offers exactly the same specification without the Wi-Fi for around $40 less. It is safe to assume that the image quality and handling aspects of this review are equally applicable to the P4.

Nikon Coolpix P3 Nikon Coolpix P3 Concise Review
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DPReview
Published: 20.06.2006
Nikon Coolpix P3 Concise Review

Announced just before PMA in February 2006, the 8 megapixel Coolpix P3 replaces the P2 at the top of Nikon's compact Coolpix range, adding a few features (the headline change being the introduction of optical image stabilization) and sleeker, simpler styling. Like the P2 the P3 is one of the small, but growing, band of cameras with built-in wireless (802.11 b/g) Wi-Fi capabilities, and like most of Nikon's higher-end Coolpix models it is stuffed to the gills with features, options and controls. Nikon also announced a sister model (the Coolpix P4) that offers exactly the same specification without the Wi-Fi for around $40 less. It is safe to assume that the image quality and handling aspects of this review are equally applicable to the P4.

Nikon Coolpix P3 Nikon Coolpix P3 - digital camera
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CNET
Published: 09.05.2006
Nikon Coolpix P3 - digital camera

Nikon Coolpix P3 - digital camera

Nikon Coolpix P3 Nikon Coolpix P3 8 to 10 Megapixel user reviews : 2.2 out of 5 - 0 reviews - photographyreview.com
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Nikon Coolpix P3 8 to 10 Megapixel user reviews : 2.2 out of 5 - 0 reviews - photographyreview.com

Nikon Coolpix P3 8 to 10 Megapixel user reviews : 2.2 out of 5 - 0 reviews - photographyreview.com

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Nikon Coolpix P3 Nikon P3 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 17.10.2006
Nikon P3 Review
4.5

Nikon P3 review, find out how the P3 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Nikon Coolpix P3 DigitalCameraRoundup.com - Nikon Coolpix P3
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Nikon Coolpix P3 Nikon Coolpix P3 8.1MP Digital Camera
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Techgage
Published: 20.07.2006
Nikon Coolpix P3 8.1MP Digital Camera

If you are looking to spend a little extra money for a camera that provides many features and great image quality, you will want to take a look at the P3. It's capable of 8.1 megapixel images that are actually quite clear at full resolution. In the arsenal is also VGA video quality, vibration...

Nikon Coolpix P3 Nikon Coolpix P3 - digital camera
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Published: 09.05.2006
Nikon Coolpix P3 - digital camera

Nikon Coolpix P3 - digital camera

Nikon Coolpix P3 Nikon Coolpix P3 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Nikon Coolpix P3 Review - Steve's Digicams

Features & Controls The Coolpix P3 is equipped with a 3.5x Nikkor optical zoom lens with a 36 - 126mm (in 35mm equivalent) focal length coverage. The maximum aperture is F2.7 to 5.2 and it has a dedicated macro mode. When powered down the lens retracts and is protected by a builtin shutter,

Nikon Coolpix P3 Nikon Coolpix P3 digital camera
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Pocket-lint
Published: 05.07.2006
Nikon Coolpix P3 digital camera
4.5

It boasts a raft of neat features making this a desirable and accomplished little camera