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Nikon Coolpix P4

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User ratings:
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7 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4.3 out of 5
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Pros

  • great dynamic range and noise control
  • fantastic handling
  • a compact build and plenty of features

Cons

  • lack of built-in sensor cleaning is a shame
  • 2-inch touchscreen is only a tilting affair
  • functionality and slow live view autofocus

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 7.144x5.358 mm
  • 8 Mpx
  • 3264, 2448 px
  • 5.3
  • Contrast Detect (sensor), Single, Live View
  • 2.5 in
  • no

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Nikon Coolpix P4 - Pros & Cons

Nikon Coolpix P4

Pros

  • great dynamic range and noise control
  • fantastic handling
  • a compact build and plenty of features
  • excellent dynamic range and brilliant noise control
  • while the large and bright electronic viewfinder is
  • vibrant but realistic colors and a good level of overall detail
  • it easily fits in your pocket
  • Vibration reduction feature is highly effective
  • curved and stylish
  • Image and sound quality on recorded videos are also pleasing

Cons

  • lack of built-in sensor cleaning is a shame
  • 2-inch touchscreen is only a tilting affair
  • functionality and slow live view autofocus
  • magnesium body is heavy in the hand
  • no touchscreen may also displease those used to jabbing away at their phones and tablets
  • Canon has only 6MP resolution and no Vibration Reduction
  • dial is simply in the wrong place
  • the on/off button is very tiny
  • mini USB-A/V out port
  • 5x zoom Poor low light focusing
  • the P4 has no WiFi capability

Nikon Coolpix P4 - 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

Nikon Coolpix P4 - 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
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Single
  • Live View
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range11.81 in
Macro focus range1.57 in
Image stabiliserNo
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Built-in flashyes
Flash range4
Flash modesRedeye Reduction
External flashno
Continuous drive1.8 fps
Self-timeryes
3D supportno
Manual settingsno
Self-timer options
  • 3
  • 10
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Design
Body typeCompact
Body materialMetal
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
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
AV outputyes
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Image
White balance presets5
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.5 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots150000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution640 x 480 px
Video recordingyes
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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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
Rechargeable batteryyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
Orientation sensorno

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Nikon Coolpix P4 Nikon - Editorial Reviews (13)

4.3
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Nikon Coolpix P4 Nikon Coolpix P4 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Nikon Coolpix P4 Review - Steve's Digicams

First Look posted 2/21/2006 Full review posted 4/17/2006 Introduction & Physical Views Click on the Coolpix P4 to take a QuickTime VR tour The COOLPIX P4 features 8.1 effective megapixels of image resolution and delivers professional-quality imaging power to the average consumer. The

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Nikon Coolpix P4 Review - Steve's Digicams

Features & Controls The Coolpix P4 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 P4 Nikon CoolPix P4 Review | Digital Trends
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Published: 31.07.2006
Nikon CoolPix P4 Review | Digital Trends

We test the Nikon CoolPix P4 digital camera. Although it lacks the integrated WiFi found in the more expensive P3, this camera still has a lot to offer.

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Published: 07.06.2006
Nikon Coolpix P4 review
4.5

It's first pocket camera sporting image stabilisation

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Published: 21.04.2006
Nikon Coolpix P4
4.0

Looking for a feature packed, high quality compact camera? Check out the Nikon P4.

Nikon Coolpix P4 Nikon P4 Review
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Published: 21.02.2006
Nikon P4 Review

Nikon P4 review, find out how the P4 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Nikon Coolpix P4 Nikon Coolpix P4 - digital camera
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Published: 07.06.2006
Nikon Coolpix P4 - digital camera

Nikon Coolpix P4 - digital camera

Nikon Coolpix P4 Nikon CoolPix P4 VR Digital P&S Camera
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Nikon CoolPix P4 VR Digital P&S Camera

Review of the Nikon CoolPix P4 VR digital camera, 8.1 megapixel, movie mode, built in Vibration Reduction and easy operation for home, travel or business.

Nikon Coolpix P4 Photography Blog
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Nikon Coolpix P4 Nikon CoolPix P4 Review | Digital Trends
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Published: 31.07.2006
Nikon CoolPix P4 Review | Digital Trends

We test the Nikon CoolPix P4 digital camera. Although it lacks the integrated WiFi found in the more expensive P3, this camera still has a lot to offer.

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Published: 22.10.2010
Nikon Coolpix P4

Nikon's Coolpix P4 is a quality point-and-shoot compact camera that's powerful in the hands of both beginners and adept users.

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Published: 17.02.2012
Nikon Coolpix P4
4.5

Stabilised optics and some neat shooting modes make this a good choice for family snapshooters.Although Nikon's 8.1-megapixel Coolpix P4 is a very capable point-and-shoot digicam, with more user-adjustable controls than many competitors, it can't compete with the slimline models for pocketability and style. However, its 3.5x optical zoom lens reaches further and the new lens shift-based Vibration Reduction (VR) system helps to compensate for the camera's limited ISO range.