Thanks for stopping by for our review of the best Nikon Compact and bridge cameras. As you’ve probably already discover, hence you visting us, there are tons of different options when it comes to buying Compact and bridge cameras, in fact we found 196 products in the category at Currys PC World alone. And of those 196, Nikon is the manufacturer of 19 of them. That’s why we’ve hunted around the web and pulled together some of the top pieces of information to find you the best Nikon Compact and bridge cameras. This includes the price, the popularity at major retailers like Currys PC World, the number of reviews and the overall review score.

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So you’ve seen the top products that we found for Nikon Compact and bridge cameras, but before you go on to buy one, you’re going to want to know some of the key features and benefits you can expect from each. Below we give you a short overview of each of our favourite products in the Compact and bridge cameras category from Nikon. Our advice is to take your time looking at the overview of each and then go onto Currys PC World where you can read lots of customer reviews.

1. Our Top Pick – NIKON COOLPIX P900 Bridge Camera

Price: £469
Whether you’re an advanced shooter or just want to take great photos, the Nikon COOLPIX P900 Bridge Camera has 83x optical zoom and outstanding image quality with long battery life. Incredible zoom Capture subjects barely visible to the naked eye, thanks to a powerful 83 x optical zoom and Dynamic Fine Zoom. Complemented by Dual Detect Optical VR (Vibration Reduction) you can take advantage of enhanced detection accuracy and minimised blur, for sharp photos and smooth Full HD videos. It’s easy to keep track of your subject too. Use the Snap-Back zoom button, even in full zoom and the image will automatically snap back to a zoomed-out view. Then, when you’ve found your subject release the button and the P900 will zoom right back in, perfect for versatile shooting or action shots. Easy sharing Connect your P900 to your smartphone or tablet quickly and easily using built in WiFi. You can also link up to any NFC enabled device to instantly share photos or videos with friends and family. Nikon snapbridge lets you wirelessly connect to compatible devices so you can share your favourites by email, text message or uploading to social media sites. Control your camera with your smartphone by using it as a remote display. Connect to any compatible device and it’ll see what the camera sees, letting you take photos at the touch of a button. Long battery life Powered by an EN-EL23 lithium-ion battery, the COOLPIX P900 delivers up to 360 shots per charge, perfect for when you’re on the go. With enhanced battery life, there’s no need to worry about your camera keeping up. Vari-angle display Discover new ways to frame your shots. Featuring a Vari-angle LCD display and a high resolution eye-level viewfinder, the P900 puts the control and creativity in your hands. Use the display to capture photos from versatile perspectives or put your eye to the viewfinder and it will on automatically switch on to give you a beautiful, clear view. Take control For more advanced shooters, a PSAM mode dial is available right on top of the camera, which lets you control the P900’s aperture and shutter speed, so you can tailor shots to suit your style or the shooting conditions. You don’t have to understand exposure modes to get great results, take great photos without the fuss and let the COOLPIX P900 and its point-and-shoot ease do the work for you. Camera Ready It is important to have the right memory card for your camera. The memory card will determine how fast an image is saved and how fast an image is uploaded. If you’re shooting high definition videos along with high resolution images then it’s best to invest in a high performance memory card. A high performance memory card will get the best out of your photography, ensuring the best continuous shooting speed and high quality data capture. Change the way you capture the world and share amazing photos with friends and family courtesy of the Nikon COOLPIX P900 Bridge Camera.
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2. NIKON COOLPIX P1000 Bridge Camera

Price: £879
Top features: – To the moon and back with the super telephoto zoom – Play around with light with the bright f/2.8-8 lens – Get creative with the vari-angle screen – Sync and share in seconds with WiFi & Bluetooth To the moon and backReach for the moon with an incredible 125 x optical zoom on the Nikon COOLPIX P1000 Bridge Camera. Effortlessly move between sweeping wide-angle landscapes to detailed telephoto shots of wildlife with the 24 – 3000 mm focal range.Want to go further? The 250 x Dynamic Fine Zoom extends the upper zoom to 6000 mm, so you can see even more detail – even those on the surface of the moon.That superzoom isn’t just for photos either – you can record 4K Ultra HD footage at up to 30 fps. Get closer to the action on the pitch, record the first flight of a bird, or capture tricks at the local air show.Play around with lightShoot with confidence, even indoors and after dark, thanks to the bright f/2.8-8 NIKKOR lens. By letting in plenty of light, you’ll be able to shoot at faster shutter speeds for sharp results.Leave your tripod behind and enjoy shooting handheld. Image stabilisation counters camera shake, allowing you to shoot up to five shutter stops slower, so your photos and videos look pin sharp.Get creativeExperiment with unique compositions from up high or down low thanks to the camera’s large vari-angle screen. And on sunny days, you can use the UHD electronic viewfinder to get a clear view of your composition.Sync and share in secondsCan’t wait to share? Connect the P1000 up to your smartphone to sync your photos as you shoot. You’ll then be able to quickly edit or add filters before uploading them to your social feed.The SnapBridge app also lets you take control of your camera, so you can adjust the zoom and shutter without touching the camera – great for shooting star trails in the night sky.
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3. NIKON COOLPIX W300 Tough Compact Camera

Price: £344
Top features: – Durable design is water, dust and shockproof – Perfect for low light with a sensitive sensor and f/2.8 lens – Capture 4K Ultra HD video with straightforward controls Durable design Designed for durability, the Nikon COOLPIX W300 Tough Compact Camera is ideal for family holidays. The Nikon W300 is waterproof without needing an additional housing, so that you can capture photos and videos at depths of up to 30 m. It’s also dust and shockproof, and can withstand temperatures as low as -10¬∞ C so you can ride rough trails and hit the slopes. Perfect for low light The W300 has a sensitive CMOS sensor and f/2.8 lens so that you can shoot in low light settings and capture great photos. And so that you can capture every moment, the 5x zoom lets you narrow right into your subject. With Nikon’s Vibration Reduction and fast autofocus, every shot will be clear and steady. Capture 4K Ultra HD video Record detailed 4K Ultra HD video both on land and underwater with the AE lock, which helps to capture smooth footage even when the light changes. The W300 Camera has a deep grip and straightforward controls so that it’s easy to operate when wearing gloves or underwater. Make sure you’ve got enough memory It is important to have the right memory card for your camera. The memory card will determine how fast an image is saved and how fast an image is uploaded. If you’re shooting high definition videos along with high resolution images then it’s best to invest in a high performance memory card. A high performance memory card will get the best out of your photography, ensuring the best continuous shooting speed and high quality data capture.
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4. NIKON COOLPIX A1000 Superzoom Compact Camera

Price: £329
Top features: – High-power zoom on a compact camera – See clearly with the large viewfinder – Shoot steady thanks to image stabilisation – Start sharing your 4K and time lapse videos High-power zoomA large zoom doesn’t always mean a large lens. The Nikon COOLPIX A1000 Superzoom Compact Camera has a powerful 35x optical zoom. You can capture sweeping wide-angle landscapes, detailed super-telephoto shots of architecture, and everything in-between using the smooth zoom control on the side of the camera. If you need to re-frame you can quickly zoom out again using the snap-back zoom button.See clearlyFrame your shots perfectly, even in bright sunlight, thanks to the high-contrast electronic viewfinder. It automatically recognises when you bring the viewfinder to your eye, so you can switch from the screen without pressing any buttons.It’s easy to access menus and change settings thanks to the 3‚Äù touchscreen which can also be tilted to make framing easier for high or low angles, or to capture selfies.Shoot steadyCapture sharp photos, even when you’re moving, thanks to Nikon’s Vibration Reduction which compensates for camera shake. It even works in low light, so you can carry on shooting indoors and on overcast days without the need for a tripod.Start sharingVlog your trips, life events, or latest purchases in stunning 4K at 30 frames per second (fps). It’s also incredibly easy to make time lapse movies showing the hustle and bustle of a town square or storm clouds gathering.You don’t need to wait until you get home to start sharing either. The SnapBridge app for iOS and Android lets you quickly transfer your photos, ready for uploading. You can also track your trip by tagging the GPS location as you take photos.
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5. NIKON COOLPIX A900 Superzoom Compact Camera with Accessories

Price: £299
Top features: – Capture close-up action shots with a 35 x optical zoom – Shoot detailed photographs with the 20.3 megapixel sensor – Record stunning video in 4K Ultra HD – Take creative control with manual settings – SnapBridge lets you sync and share instantly via your smartphone Capture close-up actionEven when you’re far away from the action, a 35 x optical zoom lets you capture your subject in brilliant detail. This makes the Nikon COOLPIX A900 Superzoom Compact Camera an ideal companion for countryside walks, concerts, or a day at the races.The included accessories in this kit are ideal for day trips – you’re ready to start shooting with a 16 GB SD card. There’s also a specially fitted case for protection and a cleaning cloth for wiping away grubby fingerprints from the screen or lens.Shoot detailed photographsWhether you’re taking photos or recording videos, your COOLPIX A900 will deliver high-resolution images with its 20.3 megapixel CMOS sensor. It works well in dimly-lit settings, and minimises noise to enable quality enlargements. Enjoy great sharpness and clarity with hybrid 5-axis VR (vibration reduction), which combines lens-shift and electronic VR to deliver more accurate results even while you’re moving.Record stunning videoThe COOLPIX A900 is capable of recording 4K Ultra HD videos, so you can preserve memorable events like kids’ birthdays, speeches, concerts and more in stunning quality. A dedicated Movie record button lets you start shooting straight away. Make breaks in videos with the Pause recording function, enhance your recordings by saving stills and delete unwanted footage with the Movie-editing function.Take creative controlIf you’re feeling confident and want to capture some unique shots you can use the manual controls to set shutter speed and aperture, giving you complete control over the exposure.SnapBridgeIn today’s fast-paced society everyone wants to share their images instantly – using the SnapBridge app means you don’t have to wait to download them to your PC.SnapBridge uses Bluetooth low energy to connect directly to your smarphone or tablet, so you can edit and share shots instantly.
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6. NIKON COOLPIX B600 Bridge Camera

Price: £289
Incredible zoomGet the shot from the back of the gig with the Nikon COOLPIX B600 Bridge Camera. With a 60 x optical zoom, you’ll be able to capture plenty of colour and detail even when you’re nowhere near the subject.The same goes for videos. The B600 captures your memories in Full HD quality, ready to upload to YouTube. Thanks to vibration reduction, videos appear stable and clear no matter how far away you’re filming. And you can even save still images from video to capture those candid moments.Fantastic photos, no matter what you shootGet the perfect settings for your photos without the usual stack of practice shots. The Nikon COOLPIX B600 features scene modes that automatically toggle the settings for you. Just point, shoot, and take all the credit.With target finding autofocus, you’ll never miss an opportunity. It quickly focuses on your subject, even in low light. Take stunning photos of birds in flight, without them flying into a blur.Shoot and share instantlyNo need to manually transfer that holiday album to your laptop. Just use Nikon’s SnapBridge app. You’ll see photos on your phone as soon as you’ve taken them, so they’re ready to share on Instagram seconds later. With location and date tracking, you can keep your photo library in perfect order.And don’t worry about missing out on that big family photo. The app works as a remote control, so you can take the photo from your phone. You won’t even have to ask a stranger to take it.
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What makes the best Nikon Compact and bridge cameras?

There are lots of things that you’ll need to consider when you’re trying to find the best Nikon Compact and bridge cameras for your personal circumstance. One person’s best Compact and bridge cameras is another person’s worst. But the tips below should be used to help you when shopping for the perfect Nikon Compact and bridge cameras.

Read lots of reviews

Reviews are your number 1 asset when you’re shopping for a product online that you’re unable to physically get hold of before buying. Think of a review as an alternative to actually trialling a product. You can probably think of several occasions where a friend or relative has mentioned how good a product is and you’ve gone on to buy it. Use reviews in a similar fashion, so good or bad, take the overall feedback of a product as a solid bit of advice. For example you’ll see that NIKON COOLPIX P900 Bridge Camera has scored 9/10 from the 185 at Currys PC World which is one of the reasons it has topped the chart for us and made it as our top Nikon Compact and bridge cameras.

Check Prices

Shopping around is of course a very important step to ensuring you get a good deal and the best possible Nikon Compact and bridge cameras for your money. Especially with a product that can vary so much in price. To give you an idea of the variation, the cheapest product we found in the Compact and bridge cameras category was £8 and the most expensive of the 196 products was £2199, although the average was £257.17. Another thing worth looking at, is specifically looking at the price of products from Nikon. The cheapest we found was £11.99, the most expensive £2416 and the average came in at £447.50.

Stick to the top shops

There are tons of different retailers that sell Nikon Compact and bridge cameras, but being such a popular product you can see why there are people out there trying to capitalise on the opportunity to grab your money and run. One of the most important pieces of advice we can offer you is PLEASE only shop at retailers that you know. You’ll often find there are really good deals to be had with the major retailers anyway. In fact our top rated Nikon Compact and bridge cameras, NIKON COOLPIX P900 Bridge Camera was available at Currys PC World for just £469 in our last price scan.

Factor in the delivery cost

This point is kind of a combined point about creating a budget for yourself. As you’ve seen above there is a massive variance in price from the cheapest to most expensive Nikon Compact and bridge cameras, so we strongly recommend you take the time to set yourself a budget. That way you won’t find yourself spending a lot more than you can afford.

So the second part of the point is an important one, if you’re shopping and buying online, make sure you factor in any delivery costs when you’re setting yourself a budget. Whilst it’s likely to be a minimal cost it is still worthwhile having in mind.

Warranty

Our final point is for you to take the time to read up on the warranty period that you’ll be covered by when you shop for your Nikon Compact and bridge cameras. You might find that the retailer like Currys PC World provides (or offers for an additional cost) a warranty for your product. You’ll also likely find that Nikon cover it too.