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Nikon Coolpix S4000

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User ratings:
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Pros

  • the camera proved to be adequately responsive for its class
  • small size and moderate weight
  • chromatic aberrations are very well controlled

Cons

  • any form of mechanical image stabilization
  • red-eye reduction setting had only a minimal effect
  • Nikon S4000 does not have an HDMI port

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 12 Mpx
  • 4000, 3000 px
  • 3.2
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus, Face tracking
  • 3.0 in
  • yes

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Nikon Coolpix S4000 - Pros & Cons

Nikon Coolpix S4000

Pros

  • the camera proved to be adequately responsive for its class
  • small size and moderate weight
  • chromatic aberrations are very well controlled
  • the interface works reasonably well
  • is very simple and easy to read
  • Images look crisp
  • and text is very readable and clear

Cons

  • any form of mechanical image stabilization
  • red-eye reduction setting had only a minimal effect
  • Nikon S4000 does not have an HDMI port
  • Maximum clip length is limited to 29 minutes
  • Macro performance was a bit disappointing
  • lack of manual or even semi-manual exposure modes
  • inaccurate and sluggish to use this quickly becomes laborious
  • limited image quality and a poor touchscreen
  • noticeably noisy and at ISO 1600 virtually unusable
  • Nikon S4000 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic

Nikon Coolpix S4000 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
12 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4000 x 3000 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Nikon Coolpix S4000 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors12.0 Mpx
Effective pixels12.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Max resolution4000 x 3000 px
Other resolutions
  • 3968x2232
  • 3264x2448
  • 2592x1944
  • 2048x1536
  • 1024x768
  • 640x480
ProcessorExpeed C2
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom4.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3.2
Maximum aperture3.2
Focal length equiv27 - 108
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus
  • Face tracking
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range19.69 in
Macro focus range3.15 in
Image stabiliser
  • Optical
  • Electronic
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps
  • 1/2
  • 1/3
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash modes
  • Flash ON
  • Manual
External flashno
Continuous drive3.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Dusk
  • Fireworks
  • Museum
  • Panorama
  • Party
  • Sports
  • Spotlight
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsno
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Voice recordingyes
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Dimensions
Weight4.27 oz
Width3.72 in
Height2.22 in
Depth0.8 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)190
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported1
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Other features
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • ENG
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • RUS
  • SWE
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum1600
Maximum image resolution4000 x 3000 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Manual
  • Sunny
Supported image file formatsJPG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Sepia
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeNo
Supported aspect ratios16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots460000
Touch screenyes
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewno
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
HD typeHD
Supported video file formatsAVI
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
  • Bronze
  • Cherry
  • Pink
  • Red
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage45.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Maximum memory card size32.0 GB
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • Internal
Camera file systemDPOF 1.1
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Connectivity
HDMIno
HDMI ports quantity1
USB version2.0
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Nikon Coolpix S4000 Nikon - Editorial Reviews (7)

3.0
Based on 7 reviews
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Published: 29.07.2010
Nikon Coolpix S4000

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Imaging Resource
Published: 02.02.2010
Nikon S4000 Review

Nikon S4000 review, find out how the S4000 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Nikon Coolpix S4000 Nikon Coolpix S4000 Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 30.04.2010
Nikon Coolpix S4000 Review | Photography Blog
3.5

The new Nikon Coolpix S4000 camera features a touch-sensitive user interface that allows you to interact with the LCD screen to set the focus and exposure for your subject. In addition to the cutting-edge 3 inch touch-screen, the S4000 also offer 12 megapixels, a 4x wide-angle lens, and high-definition video recording at 720p. Read our in-depth Nikon Coolpix S4000 review to find out if it's worth getting your hands on it...

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Nikon Coolpix S4000

The Nikon Coolpix S4000 can deliver good images and a mostly satisfying touch-screen experience at a sub-$200 price point, but it requires a few compromises.

Nikon Coolpix S4000 Nikon Coolpix S4000 Review
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 10.10.2010
Nikon Coolpix S4000 Review
4.0

A slim, sleek camera with a few headline-grabbing features

Nikon Coolpix S4000 Nikon S4000 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 03.02.2010
Nikon S4000 Review | Camera Decision
1.4

Nikon S4000 is a 12.0MP Ultracompact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 27-108 mm F3.2-5.9 lens. Read our S4000 review to find its pros and cons.

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PCMag UK
Published: 25.10.2010
Nikon Coolpix S4000
3.0

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