If you are looking for a relatively inexpensive digital camera then the Nikon Coolpix S3100 could be one for your shortlist. There are three main attractions of this camera. The first is its compact size. It is small enough and slim enough to fit into most pockets. Next up is ease of use. Nikon produce a number of digital cameras that are simple to operate and the Coolpix S3100 falls into that category. It is not packed with features and that helps with both ease of use and keeping the price down. In fact price is the third main attraction as this is one of the cheaper slimline cameras from a leading brand.
Key features include 14 megapixels and a 5x wide angle lens. At the time of release in early 2011 these features are fairly standard for this type of camera. The Coolpix S3100 has more than enough pixels to print snapshot sized pixels and you should be able to print up to A4 size without a problem. The 5x zoom gives you some scope to zoom in on reasonably distant subjects coupled with the ability to capture wide scenes when you zoom out.
The Coolpix S3100 is able to shoot High Definition movies and has a 2.7 inch LCD screen.
Nikon Coolpix S3100 Details
Style
Ultra Compact
Megapixels
14
Zoom
5x
LCD Screen
2.7
MemoryCards
SD/SDHC/SDXC
Resolution
Not supplied
File Formats
JPEG
Focal Length Equivalent
26 - 130mm
Shutter Speed
4 - 1/2000 seconds
Aperture
f/3.2 - 6.5
Sensitivity
Auto 80-3200
White Balance Settings
Auto / Manual
ExposureCompensation
± 2 EV in steps of 1/3
Viewfinder
No
Flash Modes
Not supplied
Flash Range
4.5m
Shooting Modes
Back Light, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close Up, Dusk/Dawn, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Museum, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Panorama Assist, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Scene Auto Selector, Snow, Sports, Sunset
Maximum Movie Resolution
1280 x 720 pixels
Maximum Movie Frames Per Second
Not supplied
Maximum Movie Duration
Not supplied
Macro Focus
10cms
Metering
Multi Pattern, Centre weighted
ManualControls
No
Image Stabilisation
No
Lens Converters
No
Self Timer
2 or 12 seconds
Video Out (TV Playback)
Yes
Computer Connection
Yes
Batteries
Lithium-ion Rechargeable
Dimensions
57.5 x 93.5 x 18.4mm
Weight
118g
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Nikon Coolpix S3100 Specification
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