The Nikon Coolpix S8100 specification suggests a digital camera that is high on quality. Although the Coolpix S8100 retains the ease of use of a point and shoot digital camera there are some advanced features available that you do not always find on this type of compact model.
Nikon have used a CMOS sensor for the Coolpix S8100. That in itself may not mean very much to you. The big advantage is that it allows for some high speed options. These include being able to fire off a series of shots at up to 5 frames per second. There is also a high speed movie mode. This mode is capable of shooting movie footage at a speed of 240 frames per second. This type of footage can then be played back in slow motion. So if you have ever wanted to analyse your golf swing the Coolpix S8100 could help you to do it.
As well as the high speed movie mode you are also able to shoot High Definition movies. These can be recorded at an impressive resolution of 1080i. Another couple of movie features Nikon have included are the ability to record stereo sound and you can also take a still image while shooting a movie.
The LCD screen is 3 inches in size. The screen has a resolution of 921,000 pixels. This is a high level of resolution and suggests a screen offering extra clarity over digital cameras with lower resolution screens.
Other features include 12 megapixels, a 10x optical zoom lens and image stabilisation. There is also a smile shutter to capture a shot if the Coolpix S8100 detects someone is smiling and a skin softening option to help you produce great portraits.
Nikon Coolpix S8100 Details
Style
Extra Zoom
Megapixels
12
Zoom
10x
LCD Screen
3
MemoryCards
SD/SDHC/SDXC
Resolution
4:3 16:9
File Formats
JPEG
Focal Length Equivalent
30 - 300mm
Shutter Speed
4 to 1/4000 seconds
Aperture
f/3.5 - 5.6
Sensitivity
Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
White Balance Settings
Not supplied
ExposureCompensation
-2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV
Viewfinder
No
Flash Modes
Not supplied
Flash Range
4m
Shooting Modes
Not supplied
Maximum Movie Resolution
1920 x 1080
Maximum Movie Frames Per Second
30
Maximum Movie Duration
Not supplied
Macro Focus
1cms
Metering
Multi Pattern, Centre weighted, Spot
ManualControls
None
Image Stabilisation
Yes
Lens Converters
No
Self Timer
2 or 10 seconds
Video Out (TV Playback)
Yes
Computer Connection
Yes
Batteries
Lithium-ion Rechargeable
Dimensions
59.2 x 104 x 29.9mm
Weight
209g
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Nikon Coolpix S8100 Specification
