Nikon Coolpix S02

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    Highlights

    • 13.2 MP 1/3-inch CMOS Sensor
    • 125 - 1,600 Native ISO
    • Image Stabilization
    • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Nikon Coolpix S02 was announced in 2013 and is a 1/3-inch (4.8 x 3.6 mm) Ultra Compact camera with 13.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 125 to 1,600. The camera has a Fixed 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Nikon Coolpix S02 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Nikon Coolpix Sxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Nikon Coolpix Sxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Nikon S33
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    		February
    2015    		 13.2 MP
    1/3.1-inch    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon S32
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    		February
    2014    		 13.2 MP
    1/3.1-inch    		 125 - 1,600 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
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    2013    		 13.2 MP
    1/3-inch    		 125 - 1,600 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Touchscreen
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    		June
    2013    		 10.1 MP
    1/2.9-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Fixed 2.50"
    230k dot
    Touchscreen
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    		June
    2013    		 10.1 MP
    1/2.9-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon S30
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    		February
    2012    		 10.1 MP
    1/3-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon S80
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    		September
    2010    		 14.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Fixed 3.50"
    819k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Nikon S70
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    		August
    2009    		 12.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Fixed 3.50"
    288k dot
    Touchscreen

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Nikon Coolpix S33 vs Coolpix S32 vs Coolpix S02 vs Coolpix S01 vs Coolpix S31 vs Coolpix S30.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix S02.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Light - 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz)
    •   Internal Storage

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 13.2 Megapixel
    •   125 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 210 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Screen Size - 2.70"

    Screen

    Fixed Touchscreen

    Nikon Coolpix S02 has a 2.70" Fixed touchscreen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Nikon Coolpix S02 features a 13.2 megapixel 1/3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 4.8 x 3.6 mm and a total area of 17.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 1,600.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 4160 x 3120 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200 with 4:3 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix S02.

    Nikon S30
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    1/3-inch

    10.1 MP

    Nikon S01
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    1/2.9-inch

    10.1 MP

    Nikon S70
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    1/2.3-inch

    12.1 MP

    Nikon S33
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    1/3.1-inch

    13.2 MP

    Nikon S31
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    1/2.9-inch

    10.1 MP

    Nikon S80
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    1/2.3-inch

    14.1 MP

    Nikon S32
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    1/3.1-inch

    13.2 MP

    Canon R3
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    Full Frame

    24.1 MP

    Nikon Z8
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    Full Frame

    45.7 MP

    Canon 5DS
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    Full Frame

    50.6 MP

    Canon 7D II
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    APS-C

    20.2 MP

    Fujifilm X-M1
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    APS-C

    16.3 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Nikon Coolpix S02 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Nikon Coolpix S02 comes with Built-in battery pack with battery life of 210 shots.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Nikon Coolpix S02's shutter speed can go up to [].


    Flash

    Nikon Coolpix S02 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 1.40 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Nikon Coolpix S02 has dimensions of 77 x 51 x 18 mm (3.03 x 2.01 x 0.71"). It weighs 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    77 mm (3.03")

    51 mm (2.01")

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    18 mm (0.71")

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    Nikon Coolpix S02 dimensions

    Nikon Coolpix S02 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Nikon Coolpix S02 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
    47

    Nikon Coolpix S02 gets a score of 47 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    68

    Nikon Coolpix S02 gets a score of 68 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Short Battery Life - 210 shots

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    68

    Nikon Coolpix S02 gets a score of 68 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 210 shots

    Portrait Photography

    AVERAGE
    69

    Nikon Coolpix S02 gets a score of 69 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    84

    Nikon Coolpix S02 gets a score of 84 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
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    Nikon Coolpix S02 gets a score of 88 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 210 shots

    Nikon Coolpix S02 Evaluation

    We evaluate Nikon Coolpix S02 and give score of 56 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
    42

    We give Nikon Coolpix S02 a score of 42 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 13.2 Megapixel
    •   125 Lowest Native ISO
    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    GOOD
    70

    We give Nikon Coolpix S02 a score of 70 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    46

    We give Nikon Coolpix S02 a score of 46 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    65

    We give Nikon Coolpix S02 a score of 65 for Focusing parameters.

    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection

    Screen and Viewfinder

    AVERAGE
    69

    We give Nikon Coolpix S02 a score of 69 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    55

    We give Nikon Coolpix S02 a score of 55 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    BAD
    33

    We give Nikon Coolpix S02 a score of 33 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 210 shots
    •   Internal Storage


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