Nikon Coolpix P3 Expert Reviews

alaTest has collected and analyzed 182 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the lcd. The resolution also impresses, but many are less positive about the sensor.

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Experts rate this product 76/100 and users 83/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras, the Nikon Coolpix P3 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very Godd quality.

Wi-Fi is the word for the 8-megapixel Nikon Coolpix P3. Like its predecessors, the Coolpix P1 and the P2, as well as its compact contemporary, the Coolpix S6, this compact point-and-shoot incorporates an internal transmitter for uploading pictures to ...

Like its older siblings, the P1 and P2, the Nikon Coolpix P3 has a limited Wi-Fi capability and excellent image quality. Better value and quicker performance can be found in the company's nonwireless offerings.

The Nikon Coolpix P3 ($449) is a midrange digital camera offering an 8 Megapixel CCD, 3.5X optical zoom lens, optical image stabilization, an 2.5" LCD display, limited manual controls, and Wi-Fi functionality. The P3 shares the spotlight with its twin ...

Very good image quality ; Compact, well put together body (for the most part) ; Optical image stabilization ; Built-in 802.11b/g for wireless photo transfer (though see issues below) ; Large, high resolution LCD display ; screen is visible in low ...

Images a bit soft for my taste ; Redeye ; Sound cuts out prematurely in movie mode ; Poor low light focusing despite having an AF-assist lamp ; No optical viewfinder ; Can't e-mail or upload files wirelessly ; camera can't be controller wirelessly ; ...

The EN-EL5 is actually pretty cheap for a proprietary battery, selling for $20 a pop. The downside to batteries like this one is that you can't use off-the-shelf batteries when your rechargeables get low

The Coolpix P3 is a compact (not tiny, still small enough for most pockets) rather very solid camera, easy to hold and operate with one hand, made mostly of metal. With Nikon PictureProject, the software that comes with the camera, you can adjust ...

While it's a little bigger than the increasingly popular stylecams, the Nikon Coolpix P3 is rich with the features discerning shooters want. The real attraction of the Nikon Coolpix P3 is you can go a bit beyond its automatic control, creating rather ...

Well built, attractive design ; WiFi image transfer and printing, including Shoot & Transfer option ; Vibration Reduction ; Quality lens ; Programmed Auto and Aperture Priority modes ; Excellent Macro mode ; Scene modes with effects ; Face Priority ...

No optical viewfinder, No Manual or Shutter Priority exposure mode, Short battery life with WiFi, WiFi configuration takes some expertise, Limited flash range

Out of the box, the Nikon Coolpix P3 is a snap to use. Turning on the camera and taking pictures is very easy and the menu system is straightforward and easy to understand. The fully automatic mode allows for easy, successful picture capture, and the ...

Good image quality at low ISO, Compact body, Vibration Reduction, Built-in 802.11b/g for wireless photo transfer, Large, high resolution LCD display, Nice, 30-fps movie mode, Time-lapse photo and movie modes

Images a bit noisy above ISO 100, Sound cuts out prematurely in movie mode, Poor low-light focusing, WiFi abilities limited and too difficult to setup, No shutter priority mode, No USB 2.0 High Speed support, Plastic tripod mount, Flimsy battery ...

Nikon's Coolpix P3 is a proficient compact digital camera that produces pleasing 8-megapixel images at low ISO's and good quality movies. Beginning digital photographers will enjoy the P3's Auto and Scene modes. More advanced users will likely be ...

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 ...

Great picture quality at 8MP, VGA video quality, Many options at your disposal, Great battery life (Approx 150 images at 3624*2448 resolution and three 1 minute videos), WiFi capable if you can use it

Slow turn-on speed, Only a 3.5x Optical Zoom

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 ...

Good resolution, Comprehensive feature set, Vibration Reduction system, Superb build quality and good handling, Excellent macro mode, Subtle, 'unprocessed' results, Excellent flash performance, Unique features such as D-Lighting, Face Priority AF, Red ...

Some exposure and white balance errors, Focus not very reliable in low light, Some aspects of user-interface are a bit fiddly, Shutter lag longer than most competitors, VR not as effective as some competitors, Noisy at ISO 400, Some focus errors (only ...

The Coolpix P3 offers a reviewer something of a dilemma; am I to judge it based on its potential to produce superb images in the right hands? Or do I rate it on the fact that not only do the default settings result in images that are way too soft and ...

Sharing the features of the Coolpix P4; 8 megapixels, a 3.5X stabilized zoom lens, a 2.5 inch LCD and aperture control, the Nikon Coolpix P3 also adds built-in WiFi. I didn't recommend the P4 because of a few reasons but the Coolpix P3 is around the ...

3.5x zoom lens with optical image stabilization ; 2.5 inch LCD with average resolution and visibility ; Good build quality ; Aperture control and some other changeable settings ; User-friendly; many scene modes and built-in help ; Interval shooting ...

Below average battery life ; Not for low-light; fairly weak flash, poor AF in the dark, no ISO 800 ; Slow performance in almost all aspects, small buffer ; No control over shutter speed, no live histogram either ; Plastic compartment door and tripod ...

The Nikon Coolpix P3 has 8 megapixels, a 3.5X optically image stabilized lens, a 2.5 inch LCD, aperture control and WiFi as well.