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Nikon Coolpix S8100

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User ratings:
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Pros

  • strong and robust-feeling
  • Image quality is highly impressive
  • The menu system is easy to use and the scroll wheel makes it

Cons

  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
  • Does the Nikon S8100 have Weather Sealing
  • Nikon S8100 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 12 Mpx
  • 4000, 3000 px
  • 3.5
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus, Face detection, Face tracking
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Nikon Coolpix S8100 - Pros & Cons

Nikon Coolpix S8100

Pros

  • strong and robust-feeling
  • Image quality is highly impressive
  • The menu system is easy to use and the scroll wheel makes it

Cons

  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
  • Does the Nikon S8100 have Weather Sealing
  • Nikon S8100 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones
  • battery cover is quite thin plastic
  • Manual controls are restricted to the likes of ISO and white balance
  • The flash pops up from the top left corner
  • the images are unusable
  • accidentally switch the camera on in your pocket

Nikon Coolpix S8100 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
3200
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 S8100 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size0.24 in
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 zoom10.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3.5
Maximum aperture3.5
Focal length equiv30 - 300
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Face tracking
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range19.69 in
Macro focus range0.39 in
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Photography features
Shooting modesAuto
Camera shutter typeMechanical
Shutter priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
WB BracketingNo
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
External flashno
Continuous drive10.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Night portrait
  • Portrait
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Self-timer options
  • 10
  • 2
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Voice recordingyes
Supported audio file formats
  • AAC
  • WAV
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Dimensions
Weight7.37 oz
Width4.09 in
Height2.33 in
Depth1.18 in
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Power
Power source type
  • AC
  • Battery
Battery life (CIPA)210
Battery life (max)1.0 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
GPSno
Tripod mounting supportedyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
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Image
ISO
  • 160
  • 200
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum160
ISO maximum3200
Maximum image resolution4000 x 3000 px
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Manual
  • Sunny
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Sepia
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots921000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 320 x 240
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MPEG-4
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Red
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Storage
Internal storage102.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
USB version2.0
PictBridgeyes

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Nikon Coolpix S8100 Nikon - Editorial Reviews (9)

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Nikon Coolpix S8100 Nikon S8100 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 08.09.2010
Nikon S8100 Review | Camera Decision
1.9

Nikon S8100 is a 12.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized BSI-CMOS sensor and 30-300 mm F3.5-5.6 lens. Read our S8100 review to find its pros and cons.

Nikon Coolpix S8100 Nikon COOLPIX S8100 Review
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 26.01.2011
Nikon COOLPIX S8100 Review
4.3

A Jessops exclusive compact, the Nikon COOLPIX S8100 has plenty of advantages over it's predecessor

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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 08.05.2013
Nikon Coolpix S8100

Nikon Coolpix S8100 (Compact Camera): 2 out of 5 stars on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Nikon Coolpix S8100 Nikon Coolpix S8100 review
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Alphr
Published: 22.02.2011
Nikon Coolpix S8100 review
5.0

When the S8000 came out last year, Nikon lauded it as the slimmest compact camera in the world with a 10x zoom lens. The S8100 is its successor, although many of the changes feel more like refinements than definitive upgrades.

Nikon Coolpix S8100 Nikon S8100 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 24.03.2011
Nikon S8100 Review
4.5

Nikon S8100 review, find out how the S8100 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

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CNET
Published: 12.01.2011
Nikon Coolpix S8100

Nikon Coolpix S8100

Nikon Coolpix S8100 Nikon Coolpix S8100 Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 02.02.2011
Nikon Coolpix S8100 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The new Nikon Coolpix S8100 is the second attempt by Nikon at a travel-zoom compact camera, following hot on the heels of last year's S8000 model. Featuring a 10x, 30-300mm lens, 12 megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor, high-resolution 3-inch screen and 1080p Full HD movies, the Nikon S8100 certainly offers a lot on paper, but how does it shape up in reality? Read our in-depth Nikon Coolpix S8100 review to find out.

Nikon Coolpix S8100 Nikon Coolpix S8100 review
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TechRadar
Published: 18.02.2011
Nikon Coolpix S8100 review
4.0

The 12.1Mp S8100 is a good looking compact camera with a back-lit CMOS sensor that should keep image noise down

Nikon Coolpix S8100 Nikon COOLPIX S8100 Review
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 26.01.2011
Nikon COOLPIX S8100 Review
4.5

A Jessops exclusive compact, the Nikon COOLPIX S8100 has plenty of advantages over it's predecessor