Nikon COOLPIX P90 Point & Shoot Camera
The Nikon P90 is a 12MP 1/2.3 inch compact camera — with 720p video. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Nikon COOLPIX P90 Point & Shoot Camera
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Camera Overview — Nikon P90
Key Features — Nikon P90
12MP 1/2.3-Inch Sensor: Captures images at up to 4000x3000 pixels, suitable for standard prints and everyday photography.
24x Optical Zoom Lens: Wide-to-telephoto zoom range makes it versatile for subjects near and far without swapping lenses.
Optical Image Stabilization: Reduces camera shake mechanically, keeping images sharper at longer focal lengths without a digital crop penalty.
High-Speed Burst Mode: Captures fast-moving subjects at a high continuous frame rate for a point-and-shoot camera.
ISO 64–6400 Range: Covers bright daylight shooting at the low end and provides usable sensitivity in lower-light situations at the high end.
Tilting 3.0-Inch LCD: The articulating rear display allows comfortable framing from high, low, or angled shooting positions.
Camera Specifications — Nikon P90
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/2.3 inch |
| Resolution | 12MP |
| ISO Range | 64 – 6400 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection, Face Detection AF |
| AF Points | Single area (spot), Face detection, Manual |
| Max Photo Resolution | 4000x3000 |
| Burst Rate | 15 fps |
| Max Video Resolution | 720p |
| Max Frame Rate | 30fps |
| Bit Depth | 8-bit |
Description — Nikon P90
The Nikon COOLPIX P90 packs a 12MP sensor in a 1/2.3-inch format into a compact point-and-shoot body weighing just 460g and measuring 114 x 83 x 99 mm. The camera shoots stills at a maximum resolution of 4000x3000 pixels across five color profiles — Standard, Vivid, Black & White, Sepia, and Cyanotype — and supports burst shooting at up to 15fps. ISO sensitivity runs from 64 to 6400, and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) is onboard to help keep handheld shots sharp.
The 3.0-inch tilting TFT LCD at 230,000 dots pairs with an electronic viewfinder of equal resolution for flexible framing in various conditions. Video recording reaches up to 720p at 30fps in 8-bit color. Autofocus operates via contrast detection with single-area spot, face detection, and manual focus modes available.
Storage options include SD, SDHC, and internal storage, and the built-in pop-up flash covers five modes. The EN-EL5 Li-ion battery is rated for approximately 200 shots per charge. The plastic body carries no weather sealing.
Pros — Nikon P90
- ✓Fast burst mode at up to 15fps for a point-and-shoot camera
- ✓Optical image stabilization (OIS) for shake reduction without digital cropping
- ✓Wide ISO range of 64–6400 for varied lighting conditions
Cons — Nikon P90
- ✗Video maxes out at 720p — no 1080p recording capability
- ✗Battery life rated at only approximately 200 shots per charge (CIPA standard)
- ✗No weather sealing — plastic body with no environmental protection
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