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Nikon P80 Review

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    Main Features

    • 10MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • ISO 64 - 6400
    • 27-486 mm F2.8-4.0 Zoom Lens
    • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
    • 2.70" Fixed Type Screen
    • Electronic viewfinder
    • fps continuous shooting
    • 405g. 110 x 79 x 78 mm
    • Replaced by Nikon P90
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    Nikon P80 Overview

    First introduced in January 2009 , Nikon Coolpix P80 is a 10.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor, built-in Image Stabilization and 18.0x zoom 27-486 mm F2.8-4.0 lens. Nikon later replaced P80 with P90. Follow the link to read our in-depth comparison of these cameras:
    Compare Nikon Coolpix P80 vs Nikon P90

    Nikon P80 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Other Features
    8. Lens
    9. Photography Type Scores
    10. Alternatives
    11. Popular Comparisons
    12. Frequently Asked Questions
    13. Detailed Specifications

    Nikon P80 is a member of Nikon's Small Sensor Superzoom class cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this class and how their main specs have changed with each new model.

    Nikon Small Sensor Superzoom Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Max FPS Dimensions Weight
    Nikon P950
    Compare
    2020 16.0MP - 1/2.3 7.0 fps 140 x 110 x 150mm 1005g
    Nikon A1000
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    2019 16.0MP - 1/2.3" fps 114 x 72 x 41mm 330g
    Nikon B600
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    2019 16.0MP - 1/2.3" fps 122 x 82 x 99mm 500g
    Nikon P1000
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    2018 16.0MP - 1/2.3 7.0 fps 146 x 119 x 181mm 1415g
    Nikon A900
    Compare
    2016 20.0MP - 1/2.3" 7.0 fps 113 x 67 x 40mm 289g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side by side:
    Nikon P950 vs A1000 vs B600 vs P1000 vs A900


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    Nikon P80 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Nikon P80 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Image Stabilization
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Manual Focusing
    Manual Exposure
    Timelapse Recording
    27mm Wide Angle Lens
    486mm Good Tele Lens
    18.0X Optical Zoom
    Fast 2.80 Lens at Wide
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    CONs
    No Wireless Connection
    No Articulating Screen
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Full HD Video
    No Touch Screen
    No RAW Shooting
    No Face Detection Focusing
    Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
    Small LCD Screen ( 2.70")
    Low Screen Resolution ( 230kdots )
    Heavy Body: 405
    No Environmental Sealing

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    Nikon P80 Physical Specs
    Nikon P80 weighs 405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz) and has external dimensions of 110 x 79 x 78 mm (4.33 x 3.11 x 3.07″). Considering that the average weight of DSLR-Like type cameras is 591g, Nikon P80 is a remarkably light camera for its class. Even better, with a thickness of only 78mm, it is also quite small, 26mm thinner than the average of its class.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Nikon P80 with the dimensions:

    Nikon P80 Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Nikon P80 Camera Body


    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Nikon P80, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Nikon P80 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Nikon P80 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery



    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Nikon P80 with its main competitors:

    Nikon P80 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs P80 Thickness vs P80
    Nikon Coolpix P80 Camera Nikon P90
    Compare
    400g 5g lighter 99mm 21mm thicker
    Nikon Coolpix P80 Camera Nikon P100
    Compare
    481g 76g heavier 99mm 21mm thicker
    Nikon Coolpix P80 Camera Nikon P510
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    555g 150g heavier 102mm 24mm thicker
    Nikon Coolpix P80 Camera Nikon B500
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    541g 136g heavier 95mm 17mm thicker
    Nikon Coolpix P80 Camera Nikon L120
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    431g 26g heavier 78mm equal thickness
    Nikon Coolpix P80 Camera Nikon P1000
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    1415g 1010g heavier 181mm 103mm thicker
    Nikon Coolpix P80 Camera Panasonic FZ80
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    616g 211g heavier 119mm 41mm thicker
    Nikon Coolpix P80 Camera Nikon P530
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    494g 89g heavier 98mm 20mm thicker

    Weather Sealing

    Nikon P80 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Nikon P80 Lens

    Nikon P80 features a 27-486 mm F2.8-4.0 18× zoom lens. Lens has a good wide angle capability starting at 27mm and remarkable super telephoto reach at 486mm.

    Wide Coverage

    DSLR-Like Cameras

    P80
    Widest - Samsung WB2200F
    Average
    Telezoom

    DSLR-Like Cameras

    P80
    Longest - Nikon P1000
    Average

    With a max aperture of f2.80, this lens is fast on wide end. The long end is also quite fast at f4.00.

    Max Aperture at Wide

    DSLR-Like Cameras

    P80
    Fastest - Sony RX10 III
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    DSLR-Like Cameras

    P80
    Fastest - Olympus 1
    Average

    P80 is equipped with Sensor-shift image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds. Nikon P80's lens also has a Manual Focus Mode.

    Nikon P80 Sensor and Photography Features

    Nikon P80 has a 10.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 3648 x 2736 pixels with aspect ratios of 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. P80 has a native ISO range of 64 - 6400 but unfortunately, Nikon P80 doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a DSLR-Like camera with a RAW support, consider or in the same price range.

    Nikon P80 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. GoPro Hero9 Black with its 23.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Nikon P80 vs GoPro Hero9 Black or take a look at Highest resolution Bridge cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Nikon P80's 1/2.3-inch sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Nikon P80 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Nikon P80 Sensor Size with other standard sensors



    Nikon P80 LCD and Viewfinder

    Nikon P80 has a Fixed Type 2.70-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 230k dots. At only 2.70", the screen is on the smaller side and 230kdot resolution is lower than most of the recent models in this class.



    Nikon P80 back view and LCD

    Unfortunately Nikon Coolpix P80 doesn't have a Selfie friendly screen. If this feature is important for your shooting style, check here the list of Best Bridge Cameras with Selfie Friendly LCD screen.


    P80 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder, making it easier to shoot in direct sunlight and in other situations where it might be difficult to view the LCD monitor.

    Nikon P80 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Nikon P80 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port to connect your camera to other devices.

    Nikon P80 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Nikon Coolpix P80 Camera Nikon P90
    Compare
    640 x 480 shots No No No
    Nikon Coolpix P80 Camera Nikon P100
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    1920 x 1080 shots No No No
    Nikon Coolpix P80 Camera Nikon P510
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    1920 x 1080 200shots No No No
    Nikon Coolpix P80 Camera Nikon B500
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    1920 x 1080 600shots Yes Yes No
    Nikon Coolpix P80 Camera Nikon L120
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    1280 x 720 330shots No No No
    Nikon Coolpix P80 Camera Nikon P1000
    Compare
    3840 x 2160 250shots Yes Yes No
    Nikon Coolpix P80 Camera Panasonic FZ80
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    3840 x 2160 330shots Yes No No
    Nikon Coolpix P80 Camera Nikon P530
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    1920 x 1080 240shots No No No

    Nikon P80 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Nikon P80 can shoot continuously at max speed of and has max shutter speed of 1/2000 sec.

    Flash

    Unfortunately P80 doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

    Focusing

    Nikon P80 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system.

    What type of Photography is Nikon P80 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Nikon P80 in 5 different photography areas.

    Nikon P80 for Portrait Photography

    Nikon P80 has a score of 41 for Portrait Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Bridge Cameras for Portrait Photography list.
    Image Stabilization
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Manual Focus Mode
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Average Ergonomics&Handling
    Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
    Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
    No RAW shooting capability
    No External Flash Shoe

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon P80 for Portrait Photography

    Nikon P80 for Street Photography

    Nikon P80 has a score of 69 for Street Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Street Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Bridge Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Manual Focus Mode
    Live-view
    Image Stabilization
    Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
    27 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Medium sized Body
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon P80 for Street Photography

    Nikon P80 for Sports Photography

    Nikon P80 has a score of 47 for Sports Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Sports is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Bridge Cameras for Sports Photography list.
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Manual Focus Mode
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Image Stabilization
    486 mm Tele Lens
    Fast Lens at Tele: f4.00
    Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
    Average Ergonomics&Handling
    Environmental Sealings
    Focus Points
    No External Flash Shoe
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon P80 for Sports Photography

    Nikon P80 for Daily Photography

    Nikon P80 has a score of 54 for Daily Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Daily is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Bridge Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    18.0X Optical Zoom
    Medium size Body
    405g
    Body Thickness 78mm
    Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon P80 for Daily Photography

    Nikon P80 for Landscape Photography

    Nikon P80 has a score of 26 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Bridge Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theP80.
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Manual Focus Mode
    27 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
    Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
    No Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon P80 for Landscape Photography
    Nikon P80 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Nikon P80 compares with other DSLR-Like cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Nikon P80 alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Nikon P80

    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Nikon P80 amongst Camera Decision readers.

    Nikon P90
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    Nikon P100
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    Nikon P510
    Nikon P510
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    Nikon B500
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    Nikon L120
    Nikon L120
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    Nikon P1000
    Nikon P1000
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    Panasonic FZ80
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    Nikon P530
    Nikon P530
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    Nikon P80 Alternatives in Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare Nikon P80 with Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked cameras in Nikon P80's price range.

    Nikon P80 Conclusion and Scores

    Currently, Nikon P80 has an Overall Score of 40/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Nikon Coolpix P80 is ranked #88 out of 113 in DSLR-Like cameras (Top 20 Bridge), and ranked #744 out of 1244 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

    #744 out of 1244 in Top Ranking Cameras
    #88 out of 113 in Top Ranking Bridge Cameras
    #158 out of 245 in Top Ranking Small Sensor Superzoom Cameras
    #276 out of 740 in Top Ranking Small Sensor Sensor Cameras
    #10 out of 104 in Lightest Bridge Cameras with Small Sensor sensor(405g)
    #426 out of 917 in Top Ranking Cameras with Fixed Type Screen

    Main Scores
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    Value for Money
    Portability
    Overall Score
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Nikon P80
    Does the Nikon P80 have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Nikon P80 have RAW support?
    Does the Nikon P80 have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Nikon P80 have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Nikon P80?
    What is the Sensor Size of Nikon P80?
    is the Nikon P80 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Nikon P80 have Touch Screen?
    Does the Nikon P80 have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Nikon P80?
    What is the Weight of Nikon P80?
    What are the Dimensions of Nikon P80?
    Nikon Coolpix P80 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Nikon
    Model Nikon Coolpix P80
    Announced 2009-01-15
    Body Type SLR-like (bridge)
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Number of Lenses
    Lens Focal Range 27-486 mm (18×)
    Max Aperture F2.8-4.0
    Macro Focus Range 1cm
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Size 2.70"
    Screen Resolution 230k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Electronic
    Viewfinder Resolution n/a
    Viewfinder Coverage n/a
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 8s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/2000s
    Continuous Shooting n/a
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range n/a
    Flash Modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CCD
    Sensor Size 1/2.3-inch
    Sensor Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm
    Sensor Area 27.72mm2
    Sensor Resolution 10 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 3648 x 2736
    Max Native ISO 6,400
    Min Native ISO 64
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps
    Max Video Resolution 640 x 480
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity None
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 405g
    Physical Dimensions 110 x 79 x 78mm
    Battery Model EN-EL5
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (3 or 10 sec)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
    Storage Slots 1


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