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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P3 and Nikon Coolpix P4 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix P3 ×
Nikon Coolpix P4 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix P3Nikon Coolpix P4
BrandNikonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberP3P4
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20062006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9292
Width (mm)3131
Height (mm)6161
Weight (g)170170
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)8.18.1
Sensor format1/1.8 inch1/1.8 inch
Sensor area (mm²)38.238.2
Sensor width (mm)7.187.18
Sensor height (mm)5.325.32
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.22.2
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3, 3:2
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 736(0.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.71.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 160x120
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTimeQuickTime
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-NikkorZoom-Nikkor
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)36.00 - 126.0036.00 - 126.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.003.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.53.5
Aperture range (f)0.19 - 0.370.19 - 0.37
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3030
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type11 wide-area contrast detect AF, includes Face Priority AFContrast Detect, 11 wide-area AF, includes Face Priority AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)150,000150,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 50, 100, 200, 400Auto,50,100,200,400
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash.
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset (custom)
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset (custom)
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 81/2000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-segment Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot, AF Spot256-segment Matrix, Center-Weighted, Spot, Spot AF area
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait [Face AF], Portrait, Night Portrait, Landscape, Night landscape, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Fireworks show, Close upPortrait [Face AF], Portrait, Night Portrait, Landscape, Night landscape, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Fireworks show, Close up
Self timer (s)
  • 3
  • 10
  • 3
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction (in-camera red-eye fix)
  • flash cancel
  • slow sync
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction (in-camera red-eye fix)
  • flash cancel
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionWide: 1ft 4in - 13ft / 0.4 - 4.0m; Tele: 1ft 4in - 6ft 7in / 0.4 - 2.0mWide: 1ft4in - 13ft/0.4 - 4.0m; Tele: 1ft4in - 6ft7in/0.4 - 2.0m
Usable memory types
  • s
  • s
Dual card slots--
Included memory (MB)2323
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • wifi
  • usb 1.1
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)3.08-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.71.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)35
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)1.18-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)1.25-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.15-
Startup time (s)2.6-
Play -> record time (s)1-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)8.4-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)200200
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL5Proprietary EN-EL5
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL5 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL5 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • pictureproject
  • pictureproject
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Nikon Vibration Reduction technology.



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