Gadget Review | Nikon Coolpix S8100
Nikon Coolpix S8100
Nikon Coolpix S8100
Specifications
Type: Compact Digital Camera
Effective Pixels: 12.1 million
Image Sensor: CMOS
Sensor Size: 1/2.3 in.
Total Pixels: 12.75 million (approx.)
Lens: 10× optical zoom, NIKKOR ED glass lens
Lens Focal Length: 5.4-54.0mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 30-300mm lens in 35mm[135] format)
Lens f/-number: f/3.5-5.6
Lens Construction: 10 elements in 8 groups
Lens Zoom: 10x
Digital Zoom: Up to 4× (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 1200mm lens in 35mm[135] format)
Vibration Reduction: Combination of
Lens-shift and Electronic VR (still pictures)
Lens-shift VR (movies)
Autofocus (AF): Contrast-detect AF
Autofocus (AF) Focus range (from lens): [W]: 50cm (1 ft. 8 in.) to ∞ (approx.)
[T]: 1m (3 ft. 4 in.) to ∞ (approx.)
Macro mode: 1cm (0.4 in.) to ∞ [W] (approx.)
Autofocus (AF) Focus-area selection: Auto (9-area automatic selection)
Center
Face priority
Manual with 99 focus areas
Subject tracking
Focus Range: [W]: Approx. 1 ft. 8 in. (50 cm.) to infinity
[T]: Approx. 3 ft. 4 in. (1 m.) to infinity
Macro close-up mode: Approx. 0.4 in. (1 cm.) to infinity
Monitor Size: 3.0 in. diagonal
Monitor Type: Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
5-level brightness adjustment
Monitor Resolution: 921,000-dots
Monitor Frame coverage (shooting mode): 97% horizontal (Approx.)
97% vertical (Approx.)
Monitor Frame coverage (playback mode): 100% horizontal (Approx.)
100% vertical (Approx.)
Storage Media: SD memory card
SDHC memory card
SDXC memory card
102MB internal memory (approx.)
Not compatible with Multi Media Cards (MMC).
Storage File System: DCF
EXIF 2.2
DPOF compliant
Storage File formats: Still pictures: JPEG
Sound files (Voice Memo): WAV
Movies: MOV (Video:MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo)
Movie: Audio file format: AAC stereo
Full HD: 1920x1080p / 30fps
Movie file format: MPEG-4 AVC H.264
Small Size: 320×240 / 30fps
Standard TV: 640×480 / 30fps
HDMI cable not included.
Image Size (pixels): 4000 x 3000 (12M)
3264 x 2448 (8M)
2592 x 1944 (5M)
2048 x 1536 (3M)
1024 x 768 (PC)
640 x 480 (VGA)
3968 x 2232 (16:9)
*Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 operated at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77 °F).
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 160-3200
Auto (auto gain ISO 160-800)
Fixed range auto (ISO 160-400)
Sport continuous (ISO 160-3200)
Exposure Metering: 256-segment matrix
Spot (digital zoom 2X or more)
Center-weighted
Exposure Control:Programmed auto exposure with motion detection
Exposure compensation (-2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV)
Exposure Range (auto mode): [W]: 0.7 to 15.9 EV
[T]:2 to 17.3 EV
*(exposure values achieved with automatic ISO sensitivity adjustment converted to ISO 100 values)
Shutter: Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter
Shutter Speed: 1/2000-2sec.
1/4000-1/120s (sport continuous mode)
4 sec. (when scene mode is set to Fireworks show)
*Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 operated at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution: Up to 5 shots at approx. 1.8 frames per second
Aperture: Electronically-controlled ND filter (-2 AV) selection
Aperture Range: 2 steps (f/3.5 and f/7 [W])
Self-timer: Can be selected from 10 and 2 seconds duration
Smile Timer
Built-in flash Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto): [W]: 0.5 to 4.0m (1 ft. 8 in. to 13ft.)
[T]: 0.5 to 2.5m (1ft. 8in. to 8ft. 2in.)
Built-in Flash Control: TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Interface: Hi-speed USB
Interface Data transfer protocol: MTP
PTP
Video Output: NTSC
PAL
HDMI Output: Can be selected from:
Auto
480p
720p
1080i
I/O terminal: Audio/video (A/V) output
Digital I/O (USB)
HDMI mini connector (Type C) (HDMI output)
Power Sources: One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied)
AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately)
Charging Time: 3 hours and 50 minutes (when using Charging AC Adapter EH-68P and when no charge remains)(Approx.)
Battery: Rechargeable
Battery / Batteries: Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12
Battery Life (shots per charge): Still pictures*: Approx. 210 shots
Movies: Approx. 1 h 20 min (HD 1080p)
*Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries. Measured at 23(±2)°C (73(±4)°F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash fired with every other shot, image mode set to 4000 × 3000.
*Battery life may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed.
Tripod Socket: ¼ (ISO 1222)
Approx. Dimensions: Height: 2.4 in. (59.2mm)
Width: 4.1 in. (104.0mm)
Depth: 1.2 in. (29.9mm)
*Excluding projections. Method of noting dimensions and weight is in accordance with CIPA DCG-005-2009 guideline.
Approx. Weight: 7.4 oz. (209.0g)
*with battery and SD memory card. Method of noting dimensions and weight is in accordance with CIPA DCG-005-2009 guideline.
Operating environment: Temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
Humidity: Less than 85% (no condensation)
Supplied Accessories: AN-CP19 Strap
EN-EL12 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
EH-68P Charging AC Adapter
UC-E6 USB Cable
EG-CP16 Audio Video Cable
COOLPIX Software Suite CD
(taken from nikonusa website)
Now that the technical side is done, here’s my review:
The Nikon Coolpix S8100, I must say, is a very nice digital Camera. With 12.1 Megapixels, the Nikon Coolpix S8100 is somewhat of a force to reckon with. The Nikon Coolpix S8100 is up there with the giants of the Digital Camera world. And, most of all, I hope that Gifts me with one. The Nikon Coolpix S8100 is sooo nice that it placed first in the top ten Digital Cameras for Valentine’s day.
As with the picture quality, the Nikon Coolpix S8100 certainly delivers. So, you could capture those sweet Valentine’s Day moments.
Also, one of the features that I most like in the Nikon Coolpix S8100 is that you could capture fast-moving objects in still image, even with the 10x zoom. So, no more blurry images. Every moment will certainly be caught with this Nikon Coolpix S8100.
It is easy to use and is kind of user-friendly. The controls are quite easy to master. Even my 7 year old nephew could learn to use the Nikon Coolpix S8100 in an instant. But, much like other cameras, the Nikon Coolpix S8100 would have to be tinkered with in order to master the effects and features of the Nikon Coolpix S8100. But, it doesn’t take a master photographer to use the Nikon Coolpix S8100. It’s much like the other Digital Cameras, but with better features.
The Nikon Coolpix S8100 sells for $299, more or less, which is less than Php 13,500. With all the features that the Nikon Coolpix S8100 has, the price is a steal if you ask me. So buy one now. And if you could, send me one also… hehe.
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