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Nikon Coolpix P80

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User ratings:
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4.4 out of 5
41 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.6 out of 5
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Pros

  • The top speed of 13fps is pretty amazing
  • Shipping was really quick
  • Nikon P80 is a remarkably light camera for its class

Cons

  • slow AF
  • poor electronic viewfinder and poor handling
  • the ISO is restricted to a minimum of ISO 640

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.08x4.56 mm
  • 10 Mpx
  • 3648, 2736 px
  • 4
  • Contrast Detect (sensor), Single, Live View
  • 2.7 in
  • no

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Nikon Coolpix P80 - Pros & Cons

Nikon Coolpix P80

Pros

  • The top speed of 13fps is pretty amazing
  • Shipping was really quick
  • Nikon P80 is a remarkably light camera for its class
  • The information is also easy to read
  • the lens remains sharp and the VR works well
  • Colour is also very good

Cons

  • slow AF
  • poor electronic viewfinder and poor handling
  • the ISO is restricted to a minimum of ISO 640
  • Lacklustre
  • limitations of this camera type have gone just a little too far in this particular model
  • Nikon feels sluggish even by superzoom standards
  • sub-par image quality
  • unreliable AF and a cramped viewfinder
  • Nikon P80 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera
  • Nikon P80 have built-in GPS
  • Nikon P80 have Image Stabilization

Nikon Coolpix P80 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.7 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
6400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
10 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3648 x 2736 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Nikon Coolpix P80 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors11.0 Mpx
Effective pixels10.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution3648 x 2736 px
Other resolutions
  • 3648x2432
  • 3584x2016
  • 3264x2448
  • 2592x1944
  • 2048x1536
  • 1600x1200
  • 1280x960
  • 1024x768
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom18.0 x
Digital zoom18.0 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture4
Focal length equiv27 - 486
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Single
  • Live View
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range15.75 in
Macro focus range0.39 in
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed8.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Built-in flashyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Scene modes
  • Backlight
  • Beach
  • Close-up
  • Dusk
  • Fireworks
  • Museum
  • Night landscape
  • Night portrait
  • party
  • Portrait
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
3D supportno
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 3
  • 10
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Audio features
Voice recordingyes
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Dimensions
Weight12.87 oz
Width4.33 in
Height3.11 in
Depth3.07 in
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Power
Battery life (CIPA)250
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported1
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Other features
Timelapse recordingyes
GPSno
Orientation sensorno
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Image
ISO
  • 64
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 2000
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO high autoyes
ISO minimum64
ISO maximum6400
Boosted ISO maximum6400
Maximum image resolution3648 x 2736 px
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeSensor-shift
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.7 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderElectronic
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Videography features
Maximum resolution640 x 480 px
Video recordingno
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of productBlack
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage50.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
Storage types
  • SD
  • MMC
  • SDHC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
AV outputyes

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Nikon Coolpix P80 Nikon - Editorial Reviews (17)

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Nikon Coolpix P80 Nikon Coolpix P80: Digital Photography Review
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DPReview
Published: 15.01.2009
Nikon Coolpix P80: Digital Photography Review

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Photo Review
Published: 17.02.2012
Nikon Coolpix P80
4.0

A stylish 18x zoom digicam with a 10-megapixel sensor and P, A, S and M shooting modes.Nikon's Coolpix P80 combines a 10-megapixel sensor with an 18x 'superzoom' lens that offers wide-angle shooting at the equivalent of 27mm in 35mm format. The overall zoom range (which extends to the equivalent of 486mm) provides a useful span of focal lengths with relatively wide maximum apertures. The camera body is compact and well designed with a comfortable rubber-coated grip and thumb rest. Weighing just over 390 grams with battery and card, it provides a useful suite of manual controls.

Nikon Coolpix P80 Review: Nikon Coolpix P80
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The Sydney Morning Herald
Published: 12.02.2009
Review: Nikon Coolpix P80

Nikon Coolpix P80 Nikon Coolpix P80 Review | Neocamera
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Nikon Coolpix P80 Review | Neocamera

Nikon Coolpix P80 Review: Usability, Ergonomics, Design

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 24.07.2008
Nikon Coolpix P80
4.0

Nikon's latest P-series model, the P80, is equipped with a host of manual and digital features for image control, while retaining traditional handling.

Nikon Coolpix P80 Nikon P80 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 10.04.2008
Nikon P80 Review

Nikon P80 review, find out how the P80 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

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CNET
Published: 09.06.2008
Nikon Coolpix P80

Nikon Coolpix P80

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Good Gear Guide
Nikon CoolPix P80
3.8

Competent advanced camera with great zoom lens

Nikon Coolpix P80 Nikon COOLPIX P80
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Layers Magazine
Published: 05.02.2009
Nikon COOLPIX P80

The 10.1-megapixel Nikon COOLPIX P80 camera features an impressive f/2.8–4.5, 27–486mm focal length (35mm equivalent), and a 18x optical zoom lens.

Nikon Coolpix P80 Photography Blog
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Photography Blog

Expert reviews of all the latest cameras, lenses, smartphones and accessories, since 2003.

Nikon Coolpix P80 Nikon Coolpix P80 digital camera
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Pocket-lint
Published: 15.05.2008
Nikon Coolpix P80 digital camera

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TechRadar
Published: 04.07.2008
Nikon CoolPix P80 review
3.5

Who needs an SLR? The Nikon P80 offers the same exposure modes at half the price

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 02.10.2008
Nikon Coolpix P80 Review
4.3

What Digital Camera test review of the Nikon Coolpix P80

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PC World
Nikon CoolPix P80
3.8

Competent advanced camera with great zoom lens

Nikon Coolpix P80 Nikon Coolpix P80 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Nikon Coolpix P80 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 5/27/2008 Introduction & Physical Views Click on the Coolpix P80 to take a QuickTime VR tour The latest super-zoom from Nikon, the Coolpix P80 is a high-performance compact camera built to satisfy the needs of camera enthusiasts and family photographers alike. The P80 integrates