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Nikon Coolpix P4 Reviews Analysis
Digital camera - 8.1 Mpix - optical zoom: 3.5 x - supported memory: SD More product details
285 reviews
November, 2009
- OVERVIEW
- EXPERT REVIEWS (39)
- USER REVIEWS (246)
- REVIEW ANALYSIS
- PRICES
- DETAILS
What people think about the Nikon Coolpix P4: (BETA!)
We compute this summary by analyzing 285 reviews from across the web.
image quality
5
- indoor picture is not great
- Average picture quality
- good image quality
- Above average, good image quality
- Great image quality
- Great image quality, Macro mode, Vibration reduction feature is highly effective, Extensive array of controls for intermediate users, Large anti-reflective screen, Shooting and start-up times are relatively slow, Non-recessed grip detracts from comfort, No optical viewfinder
- Very good image quality with well-lit subjects.Aperture Priority mode.No optical distortion.No chromatic aberration.Accurate metering.VR optical stabilization system.Solidly built
- Great picture quality
- Image stabilisation
- Great picture quality, Easy to use, Image stabilisation, Reasonable price
- great quality
- fast with good picture quality
- fast with good picture quality, buttons and menus are right
- Excellent Photo Quality
- Good quality photos
price
4.5
- WiFi enabled Nikon P3 retails at around same price
- Cheap plastic fittings under the top side buttons which deteriorate rapidly
- Reasonable price
- good price
- great quality, good price, nice size, nice design, lots of specialty shooting modes
- 8.0 MP for a reasonable price
- price
- weight, size of screen, multiphoto option, price, reduced vibration
performance
0.5
- Slow performance in almost all aspects
- Slow performance in almost all aspects, small buffer
- not too quick
- Slow shooting
- Slow Start Up Speed
- Shooting and start-up times are relatively slow
- Low Light Performance
- Autofocus is slow and often fails
memory
0.5
- Small Memory StorageAdditional Memory Must Be Purchased To Enjoy Camera
- Virtual warranty
focus
0.5
- Good macro focus range
lens
2.5
- many reviews show "lens error" is common for this camera
- camera design--fingers in front of lens?
- slippery body, camera design--fingers in front of lens?
- 3.5x zoom lens with optical image stabilization
- review picture without extending lens
optics
0.5
- 8MP maxes out optics
- not too quick, 8MP maxes out optics
zoom
0.5
- Zoom could be better
- 3X Optical zoom
- picture gets fuzzy in full zoom
- 3X Optical zoom, picture gets fuzzy in full zoom
- 3.5x zoom
LCD
4.5
- no viewfinder -- only lcd screen
- hard to see subject with screen in direct sunlight
- Large anti-reflective screen
- Large 2.5 inch LCD Screen
- Large 2.5 inch LCD Screen, Lightweight, Compact, Excellent Photo Quality, Long Battery Life
- size of screen
video
4
- Questionable Video Capturing
- No Rubberized Gripping, Questionable Video Capturing
- The sound on the movie mode cuts out before the finished video
- Video quality is bad
- Nice VGA movie recording at 30 FPS
- good video w/ sound
- great stills, good video w/ sound
- great video and sound pickup
design
3.5
- ho-hum styling
- Average looks
- Average looks, Poorly made shooting dial
- I spoke to nikon and they said they are looking into it
- Sleek design
- Effective antishake feature, Sleek design
- nice design
- Stylish body with large lense
sensor
5
- No red eye in test shot
- Colours, No red eye in test shot,
resolution
5
- 2.5 inch LCD with average resolution and visibility
- 8MP resolution
- High resolution: 8.1M
- High resolution: 8.1M, 16 scene modes (9 advance), small and light camera with large screen (2.5'')
battery
1.5
- Below average battery life
- Long Battery Life
- CompactRechargeable Li Battery Incl
shutter
0.5
- No control over shutter speed
- No control over shutter speed, no live histogram either
- Shutter lag
- Shutter lag,
- auto modes use slow shutter
- auto modes use slow shutter, no optical viewfinder
usability
5
- Some controls are awkward to use
- Lacks manual controls
- Some controls are awkward to use, Lacks manual controls
- Extensive array of controls for intermediate users
- Easy to use
- could not use
- did not find, could not use
- Low light Photos and ease of use plus auto features
- easy to change setting
- Good camera with easy to use features
- ease of use
- lots of manuals controls and user friendly
- 8.0 MP for a reasonable price, lots of manuals controls and user friendly
- easy to use controls
- Flexibility, excellent pictures, great video and sound pickup, easy to use controls, 2 vibration reductions, review picture without extending lens
- Easy to use, great pictures and fits nicely into my pocket
build quality
5
- Good build quality
flash
0.5
- average flash
- average flash, poor AF in the dark, no ISO 800
- 200 Shots Per Charge with Flash
- Chunky Size,Slow Start Up Speed,200 Shots Per Charge with Flash
- 250-300 Shots Per Charge without Flash
- Low Light Performance,No Docking Station Required,250-300 Shots Per Charge without Flash
interface
5
- User-friendly
viewfinder
0.5
- Shooting and start-up times are relatively slow, Non-recessed grip detracts from comfort, No optical viewfinder
- no viewfinder
- needs a view finder
- hard to see subject with screen in direct sunlight, needs a view finder
- miss glass view finder in bright sun
- No optical viewfinder
- 8.1 megapixels lots of different program nikon quality clear viewfinder many features
- No View Finder
exposure
1.5
- No manual exposure control
- Wide variety of exposure modes
connectivity
0.5
- Next time I would chose the P3 with wifi
- Next time I would chose the P3 with wifi, becaue its much more comfortable and free of mechanical wear
remote control
4.5
- strange control layout
- Aperture control and some other changeable settings
black level
0.5
- My only disappointment was no Black & White option
portability
4
- Not for low-light
- Poor low light focusing
- Lightweight
- Compact
- compact size
- Good quality photos, compact size
- great pictures and fits nicely into my pocket
- weight
size
4
- Chunky Size
- But I have a nice converter so thats not a big deal
- nice size
- Size
- Size, 8MP, Auto Mode, 2.5" LDD
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