Nikon Coolpix P90

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    Highlights

    • 12.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
    • 64 - 6,400 Native ISO
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 230k dot Tilting Screen
    • Electronic Viewfinder
    • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Nikon Coolpix P90 was announced in 2009 and is a 1/2.33-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm) Bridge camera with 12.1 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 64 to 6,400. The camera has a Tilting 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution and built-in Electronic viewfinder. It has an image stabilization.

    Nikon Coolpix P90 can capture video up to 640 x 480 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Predecessor
    4. Screen and Viewfinder
    5. Sensor
    6. Photography Features
    7. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    8. Other Features
    9. Physical Parameters
    10. For Different Types of Photography
    11. Evaluation
    12. Specifications  

    Here is the Nikon Coolpix Pxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Nikon Coolpix Pxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
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    2009    		 12.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 64 - 6,400 Tilting 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon P80
    Compare
    		January
    2009    		 10 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 64 - 6,400 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Nikon Coolpix P90 vs Coolpix P80.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix P90.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   64 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   Light - 400 g (0.88 lb / 14.11 oz)
    •   Internal Storage
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Tilting Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Nikon Coolpix P90 to its predecessor Coolpix P80 and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Nikon Coolpix P90 vs Nikon Coolpix P80
    Higher Sensor Resolution 12.1 Megapixel vs 10 Megapixel
    Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 3648 x 2736
    Reaches Wider Angle 26 mm vs 27 mm
    Reachs More Telephoto 624 mm vs 486 mm
    Greater Optical Zoom 24x vs 18x
    Min Normal Focus Distance 10 cm vs 40 cm
    Screen Type Tilting vs Fixed
    Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
    Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 8 sec
    Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
    Multi-Segment Metering vs
    Center Weighted Metering vs
    Spot Metering vs
    Lighter 400 g (0.88 lb / 14.11 oz) vs 405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz)
    Orientation Sensor vs
    DOWNGRADES Nikon Coolpix P90 vs Nikon Coolpix P80
    Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.0 vs f/4.0
    Interval Recording vs Time lapse movie

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Nikon Coolpix P90 vs Coolpix P80.

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Tilting screen

    Nikon Coolpix P90 has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards. Tilting screen makes this camera very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.


    Electronic Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage.

    Sensor

    Nikon Coolpix P90 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 6,400.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 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 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix P90.

    Nikon P80
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    1/2.33-inch

    10 MP

    Canon R7
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    APS-C

    32.5 MP

    Canon 5DS R
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    Full Frame

    50.6 MP

    Nikon D800E
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    Full Frame

    36.3 MP

    Sony a9 II
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    Full Frame

    24.2 MP

    Sony a6600
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon R50
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon 6D
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    Full Frame

    20.2 MP

    Sony DSLR-A550
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    APS-C

    14.2 MP

    Sony a7R IV
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    Full Frame

    61.0 MP

    Canon R6 II
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    Full Frame

    24.2 MP

    Pentax WG-3
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input

    Nikon Coolpix P90 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.


    Battery

    Nikon Coolpix P90 comes with EN-EL5 battery pack.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 50 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Nikon Coolpix P90's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec.


    Flash

    Nikon Coolpix P90 has a built-in flash.

    Physical Parameters

    Nikon Coolpix P90 has dimensions of 83 x 114 x 99 mm (3.27 x 4.49 x 3.9"). It weighs 400 g (0.88 lb / 14.11 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    83 mm (3.27")

    114 mm (4.49")

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    114 mm (4.49")

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    99 mm (3.9")

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    Nikon Coolpix P90 dimensions

    Nikon Coolpix P90 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Nikon Coolpix P90 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
    46

    Nikon Coolpix P90 gets a score of 46 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    64

    Nikon Coolpix P90 gets a score of 64 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    69

    Nikon Coolpix P90 gets a score of 69 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    AVERAGE
    62

    Nikon Coolpix P90 gets a score of 62 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    83

    Nikon Coolpix P90 gets a score of 83 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Tilting Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 400 g (0.88 lb / 14.11 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    84

    Nikon Coolpix P90 gets a score of 84 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Tilting Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 400 g (0.88 lb / 14.11 oz)

    Nikon Coolpix P90 Evaluation

    We evaluate Nikon Coolpix P90 and give score of 55 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
    47

    We give Nikon Coolpix P90 a score of 47 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
    •   64 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    69

    We give Nikon Coolpix P90 a score of 69 for Photo parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    41

    We give Nikon Coolpix P90 a score of 41 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    59

    We give Nikon Coolpix P90 a score of 59 for Focusing parameters.

    •   No Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    GOOD
    74

    We give Nikon Coolpix P90 a score of 74 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Tilting Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot

    Connectivity

    POOR
    41

    We give Nikon Coolpix P90 a score of 41 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    45

    We give Nikon Coolpix P90 a score of 45 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 400 g (0.88 lb / 14.11 oz)
    •   Internal Storage


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