Nikon S8100 Specifications

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Model Name:	Nikon Coolpix S8100
Prices:
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:
General
Model Number:	S8100
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$299.95
Street Price:	$227.47
Date Available:	2010-09-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	7.2 oz (205 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.1 x 2.3 x 1.2 in. (104 x 59 x 30 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	12.1
Sensor Format:	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.54 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 16:9
Color Filter Type:
Anti Aliasing Filter:
Self-Cleaning:	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No
DxO Sensor Score:
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 3968 x 2232 (8.9 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	10.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30/15) 1280x720 (30/60) 640x480 (30/120) 320x240 (30/240)
Movie File Format:	.MOV (H.264 + AAC stereo)
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a
Lens:	Zoom-Nikkor VR ED lens; 10 elements in 8 groups
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	30 - 300mm
Focal Length (actual):	5.4 - 54mm
Zoom Ratio:	10.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 or f/7 (wide) / f/5.6 or ?? (tele) (2-step ND filter)
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:	50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detection with Face-Priority AF and Subject Tracking AF
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD
Viewfinder Type:
Focus Peaking:	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	921,600 dots
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating Screen:	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Top Deck Display:

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):
Minimum ISO (native):
ISO Settings:	Auto (160 to 800), Fixed Range Auto (160 to 400), Sport continuous (160 to 3200), 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Flash, Preset Manual (Custom)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 4 sec
Bulb Mode:	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	256-segment Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot (digital zoom 2X or more)
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No
Shutter Priority:	No
Full Manual Exposure:	No
Creative Exposure Modes:	17 Scene Modes
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Flash off, Fill flash, Slow sync
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 4.0m (1 ft. 8 in. to 13 ft.); [T]: 0.5 to 2.5m (1ft. 8in. to 8ft. 2in.)
Max Flash Sync:
Flash Exposure Compensation:
External Flash Connection:	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No
RAW Capture Support:	No
Uncompressed Format:
Movie File Format:	.MOV (H.264 + AAC stereo)
Included Memory:	102.0 MB
Included Memory Type:	Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No
NFC:
Bluetooth:	No
Built-In GPS:	No
Microphone Jack:	No
Headphone Jack:	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:
Remote Control Type:
Connections (extended):	Mini HDMI

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	1.40
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	10.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.18 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.18 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.071 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	1.7 seconds
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:	5.4 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	210 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EN-EL12
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	Nikon Software Suite CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP/Vista/7, MacOS-X 10.4.11+
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	4-way VR Image Stabilization, Full HD (1080p) Movies, HDR mode, Nigh Portrait mode, Night Landscape mode, Smart Portrait System, Subject Tracking AF, High-speed Shooting. Available in black, red and gold.