The main attraction of the Nikon Coolpix S8000 is the 10x optical zoom lens in a relatively small body. This type of digital camera is often popular with holiday makers and travellers who are looking for plenty of scope from a camera, but appreciate the smaller size for carry the camera around.
In addition to the longer zoom lens the Coolpix S8000 has an impressive range of features for a point and shoot camera. These include the ability to shoot High Definition movies. This is another feature that may appeal to anyone who is travelling as it may mean you can leave the camcorder at home and travel light.
Other features include 14 megapixels and a 3 inch LCD screen. A useful innovation form Nikon is something they refer to as a creative slider. This allows you to easily adjust the saturation, brightness and hue of a photo before you take it by rotating a dial on the back of the camera. You can immediately see the effect of the changes through the LCD screen.
The Coolpix S8000 is available in a range of different colours. Colours available include black, red, bronze and champagne silver.
Style |
Extended Zoom |
Megapixels |
14 |
Print Ratios |
4:3 16:9 |
File Formats |
JPEG |
Memory Cards |
SD/SDHC |
Zoom |
10x |
Focal Length Equivalent |
30 - 300mm |
Shutter Speed |
Not supplied |
Aperture |
f/3.5 - f5.6 |
Sensitivity |
Not Supplied |
White Balance Settings |
Not supplied |
ExposureCompensation |
Not supplied |
Viewfinder |
None |
LCD Screen |
3 inches |
Flash Modes |
Not supplied |
Shooting Modes |
Not supplied |
Maximum Movie Resolution |
720p pixels |
Maximum Movie Frames Per Second |
Not supplied |
Maximum Movie Duration |
Not supplied |
Macro Focus |
1cms |
Metering |
Not supplied |
ManualControls |
No |
Image Stabilisation |
Yes |
Lens Converters |
No |
Self Timer |
Not supplied |
Video Out (TV Playback) |
Yes |
Computer Connection |
Yes |
Batteries |
Lithium Ion |
Dimensions |
57 x 103 x 27.3mm |
Weight |
183g |
Other |
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Nikon Coolpix S8000
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GBP 239 | ![]() |
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GBP 248.99 | ![]() |
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