Nikon Coolpix P80 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Nikon has released the CoolPix P80 camera, the latest in its line of successful and popular CoolPix P series of digital cameras. Does this contender measure up to the rest of the series as a worthy successor? Keep reading as we check out its features ...

Verdict: The Nikon CoolPix P80 is now available and has a MSRP of $399.99

Review summary: A stabilized 18X wide-angle optical zoom and full manual controls in a relatively compact body.

Review summary: How does Nikon's contender in the superzoom stakes, the P80, compare to its big lens rivals?

Pros: Sharp images, good exposure, nice handling

Cons: Fringing, erratic noise control

Verdict: The Nikon P80 is okay, but we have reservations. While the handling is generally good, it feels a bit of a lightweight and it's not the most responsive. Image quality shows good exposures, but also fringing and noise.

Review summary: The 35mm equivalent focal range of the 10.1Mp, 18x optical zoom Nikon Coolpix P80 starts at a wide angle 27mm and stretches all the way up to 486mm, allowing for a broad variety of compositions and subject matter.

Verdict: The Nikon Coolpix P80 is a competent all rounder, if not particularly trailblazing in any way.

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