Nikon's marketing claims that
"Take ultra high-power zoom to the next level with the new 16.1-megapixel P900 and get closer to your subjects with 83x optical zoom (24mm -2000mm equivalent in 35mm format) and 166x Dynamic Fine Zoom*[SUP]1 [/SUP](approximately 4000mm equivalent in 35mm format). With the new Dual Detect Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) feature, your shots are stabilised at a shutter speed of approximately 5.0 stops*[SUP]2[/SUP] faster, letting you capture clearer imagery. Shoot with the Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) with eye sensor, or flip out the 3-inch vari-angle LCD monitor for more unique photo compositions. Connect to your smart devices with ease by simply using the built-in Wi-Fi[SUP]®[/SUP] or NFC*[SUP]3[/SUP]. All in a compact and stylish body, with a rechargeable Li-ion battery that delivers the longest battery life in its class."
Let's see if it lives up to the hype
Every angle you look at it, it will say 24-2000mm zoom
Let's look at the official specs
Type Compact digital camera
Effective pixels 16.0million, (Image processing may reduce the number of effective pixels.)
Image sensor 1/2.3-in.type, CMOS, Total pixels: approx.16.76million
Lens NIKKOR lens with83x optical zoom
Focal length 4.3 to 357mm, (angle of view equivalent to that of 24 to 2000 mm lens in 35mm format)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 to f/6.5
Construction 16 elements in 12 groups (5 ED lens elements and 1 super ED lens element)
Digital zoom magnification Up to 4x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 8000 mm lens in 35mm format)
Vibration reduction Lens-shift VR (still images), Lens shift and electronic VR (movies)
Autofocus system Contrast-detect AF
Focus range
[Wide]: Approx. 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) to infinity
[Tele]: Approx. 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in.) to infinity
Macro close-up mode: Approx. 1 cm (0.4 in.) to infinity (wide-angle position), (All distances measured from center of front surface of lens)
Focus-area selection Target finding AF, face priority, manual (spot), manual (normal), manual (wide), subject tracking
Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder, 0.5 cm (0.2-in.) approx. 921k-dot LCD with the diopter adjustment function
Frame coverage (shooting mode) Approx. 100% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual picture)
Frame coverage (playback mode) Approx. 100% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual picture)
LCD size 7.5cm (3-in.) diagonal
LCD resolution Approx. 921k dot, (RGBW), wide viewing angle TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating and 6-level brightness adjustment, vari-angle TFT LCD
Media SD, SDHC, SDXC
File formats
Still images: JPEG
Movies: MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: LPCM stereo)
Image size (pixels)
16 M 4608x3456
8 M 3264x2448
4 M 2272x1704
2 M 1600x1200
VGA 640x480
16:9
12 M 4608x2592
2 M 1920x1080
3:2
14 M 4608x3072
1:1
12 M 3456x3456
ISO sensitivity
ISO100 to1600,
ISO 3200 to 6400 (available when using P, S, A or M mode)
Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 12800) (available when using High ISO monochrome in special effects mode)
Metering method Matrix, center-weighted, spot
Exposure modes Programmed auto exposure with flexible program, shutter-priority auto, aperture-priority auto, manual, exposure bracketing, exposure compensation (2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV)
Shutter type Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter
Shutter speed
1/4000 to 1s
1/4000 to 15s (when ISO sensitivity is 100 in M mode)
Self-timer Can be selected from 10s and 2s
Type Electronically-controlled 6-blade iris diaphragm
Range 10 steps of 1/3 EV (W) (A, M mode)
Built-in flash
[W]: Approx. 0.5 to 11.5 m (1 ft 8 in. to 37 ft)
[T]: Approx. 5.0 to 7.0 m (16 ft 5 in. to 22 ft)
Control TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Flash exposure compensation In steps of 1/3 EV in the range between 2 and +2 EV
USB connector Micro-USB connector, (Do not use any USB cable other than the UC-E21.), Hi-Speed USB Supports Direct Print (PictBridge)
HDMI output connector HDMI micro connector (Type D)
Built-in Wifi IEEE 802.11b/g/n (standard wireless LAN protocol)
Operating frequency 2412 to 2462 MHz (1 to 11 channels)
Range (line of sight) Approx. 10 m
Wifi Security Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK
GPS Location data GPS Receiving frequency: 1575.42 MHz Geodetic system: WGS 84 GLONASS Receiving frequency: 1598.0625 MHz to 1605.3750 MHz Geodetic system: WGS 84
Power source One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL23 (included) or AC Adapter EH-67A (available separately)
Charging time Approx. 3 h 40 min (when using Charging AC Adapter EH-71P and when no charge remains)
Battery life
still shooting Approx. 360 shots when using EN-EL23
movies Approx. 1 h 20 min when using EN-EL23
Dimensions (WxHxD) Approx.139.5 x 103.2 x 137.4mm (5.5 x 4.1 x 5.5in.) (excluding projections)
Weight Approx. 899g (1 lb 15.8 oz), (including battery and memory card)
"Take ultra high-power zoom to the next level with the new 16.1-megapixel P900 and get closer to your subjects with 83x optical zoom (24mm -2000mm equivalent in 35mm format) and 166x Dynamic Fine Zoom*[SUP]1 [/SUP](approximately 4000mm equivalent in 35mm format). With the new Dual Detect Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) feature, your shots are stabilised at a shutter speed of approximately 5.0 stops*[SUP]2[/SUP] faster, letting you capture clearer imagery. Shoot with the Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) with eye sensor, or flip out the 3-inch vari-angle LCD monitor for more unique photo compositions. Connect to your smart devices with ease by simply using the built-in Wi-Fi[SUP]®[/SUP] or NFC*[SUP]3[/SUP]. All in a compact and stylish body, with a rechargeable Li-ion battery that delivers the longest battery life in its class."
Let's see if it lives up to the hype
Every angle you look at it, it will say 24-2000mm zoom
Let's look at the official specs
Type Compact digital camera
Effective pixels 16.0million, (Image processing may reduce the number of effective pixels.)
Image sensor 1/2.3-in.type, CMOS, Total pixels: approx.16.76million
Lens NIKKOR lens with83x optical zoom
Focal length 4.3 to 357mm, (angle of view equivalent to that of 24 to 2000 mm lens in 35mm format)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 to f/6.5
Construction 16 elements in 12 groups (5 ED lens elements and 1 super ED lens element)
Digital zoom magnification Up to 4x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 8000 mm lens in 35mm format)
Vibration reduction Lens-shift VR (still images), Lens shift and electronic VR (movies)
Autofocus system Contrast-detect AF
Focus range
[Wide]: Approx. 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) to infinity
[Tele]: Approx. 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in.) to infinity
Macro close-up mode: Approx. 1 cm (0.4 in.) to infinity (wide-angle position), (All distances measured from center of front surface of lens)
Focus-area selection Target finding AF, face priority, manual (spot), manual (normal), manual (wide), subject tracking
Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder, 0.5 cm (0.2-in.) approx. 921k-dot LCD with the diopter adjustment function
Frame coverage (shooting mode) Approx. 100% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual picture)
Frame coverage (playback mode) Approx. 100% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual picture)
LCD size 7.5cm (3-in.) diagonal
LCD resolution Approx. 921k dot, (RGBW), wide viewing angle TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating and 6-level brightness adjustment, vari-angle TFT LCD
Media SD, SDHC, SDXC
File formats
Still images: JPEG
Movies: MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: LPCM stereo)
Image size (pixels)
16 M 4608x3456
8 M 3264x2448
4 M 2272x1704
2 M 1600x1200
VGA 640x480
16:9
12 M 4608x2592
2 M 1920x1080
3:2
14 M 4608x3072
1:1
12 M 3456x3456
ISO sensitivity
ISO100 to1600,
ISO 3200 to 6400 (available when using P, S, A or M mode)
Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 12800) (available when using High ISO monochrome in special effects mode)
Metering method Matrix, center-weighted, spot
Exposure modes Programmed auto exposure with flexible program, shutter-priority auto, aperture-priority auto, manual, exposure bracketing, exposure compensation (2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV)
Shutter type Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter
Shutter speed
1/4000 to 1s
1/4000 to 15s (when ISO sensitivity is 100 in M mode)
Self-timer Can be selected from 10s and 2s
Type Electronically-controlled 6-blade iris diaphragm
Range 10 steps of 1/3 EV (W) (A, M mode)
Built-in flash
[W]: Approx. 0.5 to 11.5 m (1 ft 8 in. to 37 ft)
[T]: Approx. 5.0 to 7.0 m (16 ft 5 in. to 22 ft)
Control TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Flash exposure compensation In steps of 1/3 EV in the range between 2 and +2 EV
USB connector Micro-USB connector, (Do not use any USB cable other than the UC-E21.), Hi-Speed USB Supports Direct Print (PictBridge)
HDMI output connector HDMI micro connector (Type D)
Built-in Wifi IEEE 802.11b/g/n (standard wireless LAN protocol)
Operating frequency 2412 to 2462 MHz (1 to 11 channels)
Range (line of sight) Approx. 10 m
Wifi Security Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK
GPS Location data GPS Receiving frequency: 1575.42 MHz Geodetic system: WGS 84 GLONASS Receiving frequency: 1598.0625 MHz to 1605.3750 MHz Geodetic system: WGS 84
Power source One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL23 (included) or AC Adapter EH-67A (available separately)
Charging time Approx. 3 h 40 min (when using Charging AC Adapter EH-71P and when no charge remains)
Battery life
still shooting Approx. 360 shots when using EN-EL23
movies Approx. 1 h 20 min when using EN-EL23
Dimensions (WxHxD) Approx.139.5 x 103.2 x 137.4mm (5.5 x 4.1 x 5.5in.) (excluding projections)
Weight Approx. 899g (1 lb 15.8 oz), (including battery and memory card)
