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Nikon Coolpix S01

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User ratings:
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Pros

  • Portraits have good skin tones and are free of red-eye
  • are built-in for minimum size
  • and optimal packaging

Cons

  • throws in a little bit of zoom
  • Nikon S01 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera
  • Does the Nikon S01 have Weather Sealing

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 10 Mpx
  • 3648, 2736 px
  • 3.3
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus, Face detection
  • 2.5 in
  • yes

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Nikon Coolpix S01 - Pros & Cons

Nikon Coolpix S01

Pros

  • Portraits have good skin tones and are free of red-eye
  • are built-in for minimum size
  • and optimal packaging
  • better touch screen
  • faster
  • more consistent performance
  • detail that it captured in the background is amazing

Cons

  • throws in a little bit of zoom
  • Nikon S01 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera
  • Does the Nikon S01 have Weather Sealing
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones
  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
  • it will only focus in the center of the frame
  • suffers from softness at the edges and corners of the frame
  • image noise at each ISO setting
  • The shutter lag is lengthy
  • lack of shooting controls

Nikon Coolpix S01 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.5 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
10 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3648 x 2736 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Nikon Coolpix S01 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor photo detectors10.0 Mpx
Effective pixels10.0 Mpx
Max resolution3648 x 2736 px
ProcessorExpeed C2
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom3.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3.3
Maximum aperture3.3
Focal length equiv29 - 87
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus
  • Face detection
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range19.69 in
Auto Focus (AF) points selectionManual
Macro focus range1.97 in
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Camera shutter type
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps2/3
Auto exposure lockyes
Self-timer delay10.0 s
WB BracketingNo
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range1.2
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Pre-flash
Scene modes
  • Backlight
  • Close-up
  • Night landscape
  • Night portrait
  • Portrait
3D supportno
Manual settingsno
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Speaker typeMono
Supported audio file formatsWAV
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Dimensions
Weight3.39 oz
Width3.03 in
Height2.02 in
Depth0.68 in
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Power
Power source type
  • AC
  • Battery
Battery life (CIPA)190
Battery life (max)2.8 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
On/off switchyes
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Other features
GPSno
Energy Star certifiedno
Languages support
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • UKR
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • UKR
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 125
  • 160
  • 200
  • 250
  • 320
  • 400
  • 500
  • 640
  • 800
  • 1000
  • 1250
  • 1600
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum1600
Maximum image resolution3648 x 2736 px
White balance modesAuto
Custom white balanceno
Supported image file formatsJPG
Image stabilizeryes
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.5 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230000
Touch screenyes
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions640.0 px
HD typeHD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MOV
  • MPEG-4
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Pink
  • Red
  • Silver
  • White
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage7475.0 mB
Compatible memory cardsNot supported
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
PictBridgeno
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
AV outputyes

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Nikon Coolpix S01 Nikon - Editorial Reviews (14)

2.6
Based on 14 reviews
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Nikon Coolpix S01 Nikon Coolpix S01 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 05.12.2012
Nikon Coolpix S01 Review | Photography Blog
3.5

The Nikon Coolpix S01 is a tiny point-and-shoot compact camera that's actually smaller than a credit card. Featuring a 3x zoom lens, 10 megapixels, 2.5 inch touch-screen LCD and 720p HD movies, is the Nikon S01 too small for its own good? Read our in-depth Nikon Coolpix S01 review to find out...

Nikon Coolpix S01 Nikon Coolpix S01 review
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TechRadar
Published: 18.12.2012
Nikon Coolpix S01 review
2.0

A very small, simple camera to take anywhere

Nikon Coolpix S01 Nikon S01 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 21.06.2013
Nikon S01 Review | Camera Decision
1.3

Nikon S01 is a 10.0MP Ultracompact camera with a 1/2.9-inch sized CCD sensor and 29-87 mm F3.3-5.9 lens. Read our S01 review to find its pros and cons.

Nikon Coolpix S01 Nikon Coolpix S01 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 26.02.2013
Nikon Coolpix S01 Review
3.0

The Nikon Coolpix S01 is an impressively small camera aimed at shooters who stick to Auto mode—but you can do much better in the budget camera realm.

Nikon Coolpix S01 2013 Top Products Of The Year: The Best Gear In 40 Categories
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Published: 13.09.2013
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Every year member magazines from the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) gather to consider and vote on the top products of the year in 40 categories, ranging from cameras to tripods to software and printers. This year’s selections represent technological sophistication along with features and functionality that make them leaders in their respective categories.  

Nikon Coolpix S01 Review: Nikon COOLPIX S01
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TechTree.com
Review: Nikon COOLPIX S01

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Nikon Coolpix S01 Nikon Coolpix S01 Review
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Tech2
Published: 24.01.2013
Nikon Coolpix S01 Review

Would you believe if we said “The camera we got our hands on is smaller than your palm?” The latest from Nikon, the Coolpix S01 indeed is!

Nikon Coolpix S01 Review: Nikon COOLPIX S01
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Review: Nikon COOLPIX S01

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Nikon Coolpix S01 Best Digital Cameras for Kids
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DPReview
Published: 21.06.2013
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Are you shopping for an aspiring young photographer? In this article, we've picked 12 of the best cameras for kids, by age-range.

Nikon Coolpix S01 Nikon S01 Review
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Published: 22.08.2012
Nikon S01 Review

Nikon S01 review, find out how the S01 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Nikon Coolpix S01 Nikon Coolpix S01 review
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Published: 30.11.2012
Nikon Coolpix S01 review
3.0

The Nikon Coolpix S01 is the brand's smallest ever digital compact

Nikon Coolpix S01 Nikon Coolpix S01
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Published: 14.01.2015
Nikon Coolpix S01

Nikon Coolpix S01 (Compact Camera): 4 out of 5 stars on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Nikon Coolpix S01 Nikon Coolpix S01 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Nikon Coolpix S01 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 11/12/2012Quick TakeProsIncredibly small, discrete and easy to carryTouch LCD makes camera control easyLarge internal memory means no need for external storage mediaVery few and easy to use camera controlsElectronic VR image stabilizationAppealing price tag Takes nice

Nikon Coolpix S01 Nikon Coolpix S01
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Published: 22.08.2012
Nikon Coolpix S01

Yes, the Coolpix S01 is small, and really, that's about all it has going for it.