Nikon COOLPIX P4 Point & Shoot Camera
The Nikon Coolpix P4 is a 8MP 1/1.8 inch compact camera — with 480p video. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Nikon COOLPIX P4 Point & Shoot Camera
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Camera Overview — Nikon Coolpix P4
Key Features — Nikon Coolpix P4
8MP 1/1.8-Inch Sensor: Captures images at up to 3264x2448 pixels, providing enough resolution for quality prints and everyday sharing.
Optical Image Stabilization: Built-in OIS reduces the effect of camera shake during handheld shooting, helping produce sharper images in lower light or at longer focal lengths.
Contrast-Detection AF: Multi-point contrast-detection autofocus provides flexible subject placement without needing to reframe to use a center point.
2.5-Inch TFT LCD Display: Serves as the primary composition and image review tool, a generously sized screen for a compact camera of its era.
5-Mode Built-In Flash: Supports Auto, Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Slow sync, and Off modes to handle a range of indoor and low-light situations.
SD and Internal Storage: Accepts SD cards while also offering internal storage, so the camera remains usable even without a memory card inserted.
Camera Specifications — Nikon Coolpix P4
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/1.8 inch |
| Resolution | 8MP |
| Processor | Unknown (proprietary Nikon, not specified in official documentation) |
| ISO Range | 50 – 400 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection |
| AF Points | 11 |
| Max Photo Resolution | 3264x2448 |
| Burst Rate | 1.8 fps |
| Max Video Resolution | 480p |
| Max Frame Rate | 30fps |
Description — Nikon Coolpix P4
The Nikon COOLPIX P4 is a compact point-and-shoot camera centered on an 8MP sensor with a 1/1.8-inch format, producing images at up to 3264x2448 pixels. Its Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) system helps keep shots sharp during handheld use. The autofocus system uses contrast detection with 11 focus points for reliable subject acquisition.
Composing and reviewing images is done through a 2.5-inch TFT LCD with 150,000 dots of resolution. Sensitivity ranges from ISO 50 to ISO 400, making this camera best suited to daylight and well-lit environments. The built-in flash supports five modes — Auto, Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Slow sync, and Off — while storage options include both SD cards and internal storage.
Video recording is available at 480p / 30fps. The camera body is constructed from plastic with metal accents, weighs 170g, and measures 92 x 61 x 31 mm, making it an easy fit in a jacket pocket. Battery power comes from a Nikon EN-EL5 lithium-ion cell rated for roughly 250 shots per charge.
Pros — Nikon Coolpix P4
- ✓Optical image stabilization (OIS) helps reduce blur during handheld shooting
- ✓8MP sensor with 1/1.8-inch format provides a respectable resolution of 3264x2448 pixels
- ✓11-point contrast-detection autofocus system for flexible subject coverage
Cons — Nikon Coolpix P4
- ✗ISO tops out at 400, limiting performance in low-light conditions
- ✗Video maxes out at 480p / 30fps, well below modern standards
- ✗No viewfinder listed in specifications, making outdoor LCD use potentially challenging
Videos — Nikon Coolpix P4
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