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Nikon P80 vs Nikon P90

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix P80 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Nikon P80 vs Nikon P90 Key Specs

Nikon P80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Replacement is Nikon P90
Nikon P90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Succeeded the Nikon P80
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Nikon P80 vs Nikon P90 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon P80 and Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. The image resolution of the P80 (10MP) and the P90 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P80 was manufactured around the same time to the P90 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the P80 grades against the P90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Nikon P90

 P80 P90 

Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Nikon P80

 P90 P80 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon P80 and Nikon P90

 P80 P90 
ReleasedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon P80 vs Nikon P90 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P80 features physical measurements of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Nikon P90 has measurements of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the P80 vs the P90.

Nikon P80 vs Nikon P90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P80 and P90 is 75 and 70 respectively.

Nikon P80 vs Nikon P90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P80 vs Nikon P90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P80 and P90.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon P90 to result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon P80 vs Nikon P90 sensor size comparison

Nikon P80 vs Nikon P90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P80 vs Nikon P90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P80 Portrait photography info
Nikon P90 Portrait photography info
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P80 Street photography factors
Nikon P90 Street photography factors
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P80 Sports photography factors
Nikon P90 Sports photography factors
36
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
37
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P80 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P90 as a Travel photography camera
56
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P80 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P90 Landscape photography highlights
37
focusing manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P80
Vlogging with Nikon P90
24
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon P80 vs Nikon P90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P80 and Nikon P90
 Nikon Coolpix P80Nikon Coolpix P90
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix P80 Nikon Coolpix P90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2009-02-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405g (0.89 lb) 400g (0.88 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID EN-EL5 EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $400 $700