The Nikon Coolpix P3 slips into the Coolpix range above the P1 and P2 and alongside the otherwise 
identical P4, identical that is apart from the P4 lacks the WiFi connectivity found on the P3.
Top of the specification otherwise, is an 8.1-megapixel CCD sensor providing resolution enough for large prints or for cropping a full resolution image.
Another key feature is the 3.5x optical zoom Nikkor lens, which has Vibration Reduction or VR, Nikon’s term for optical image stabilisation. It can reduce camera shake in low light or at full zoom for example.
THE GOOD:
Easy to use, good design and control layout, stylish, plenty of advanced modes
THE BAD:
Wi-Fi set up problematic, to much noise at ISO 400, no optical viewfinder
WE SAY:
It boasts a raft of neat features making this a desirable and accomplished little camera Nikon Coolpix P3 digital camera review in 8 Megapixel cameras - Pocket-lint.co.uk