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Nikon Coolpix P4 Reviews Analysis

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Nikon Coolpix P4
alaSCORE 87

285 reviews

November, 2009

77 / 100

39 Experts

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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
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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
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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
 
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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
 
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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
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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
 
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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
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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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