Nikon Coolpix S3100

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    Highlights

    • 14 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
    • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
    • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
    • 0.7 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Nikon Coolpix S3100 was announced in 2011 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Ultra Compact camera with 14 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 80 to 3,200. The camera has a Fixed 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution.

    Nikon Coolpix S3100 can capture video up to 1280 x 720 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 S3xxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Nikon Coolpix S3xxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Nikon S3700
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    		January
    2015    		 20.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon S3600
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    		January
    2014    		 20.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon S3500
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    		February
    2013    		 20.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon S3300
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    		February
    2012    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
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    2011    		 14 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon S3000
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    		February
    2010    		 12.0 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Nikon Coolpix S3700 vs Coolpix S3600 vs Coolpix S3500 vs Coolpix S3300 vs Coolpix S3100 vs Coolpix S3000.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix S3100.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   Light - 118 g (0.26 lb / 4.16 oz)
    •   Internal Storage

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No HDMI Output
    •   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 - 220 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 screen

    Nikon Coolpix S3100 has a 2.70" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Nikon Coolpix S3100 features a 14 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with Expeed C2 processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4224 x 2376, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480


    No Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix S3100.

    Nikon S3000
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    1/2.3-inch

    12.0 MP

    Nikon S3600
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    1/2.3-inch

    20.1 MP

    Nikon S3700
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    1/2.3-inch

    20.1 MP

    Nikon S3500
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    1/2.3-inch

    20.1 MP

    Nikon S3300
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Canon R3
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    Full Frame

    24.1 MP

    Canon R7
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    APS-C

    32.5 MP

    Sony a6500
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon R5 C
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    Full Frame

    45.0 MP

    Sony a6400
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon R50
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon 7D II
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    APS-C

    20.2 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input

    Nikon Coolpix S3100 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.


    Battery

    Nikon Coolpix S3100 comes with EN-EL19 battery pack with battery life of 220 shots.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 45 MB internal storage and a single SD /SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Nikon Coolpix S3100's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 0.7 fps.


    Flash

    Nikon Coolpix S3100 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 4.50 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Nikon Coolpix S3100 has dimensions of 94 x 58 x 18 mm (3.7 x 2.28 x 0.71"). It weighs 118 g (0.26 lb / 4.16 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    94 mm (3.7")

    58 mm (2.28")

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    58 mm (2.28")

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    Nikon Coolpix S3100 dimensions

    Nikon Coolpix S3100 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 S3100 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
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    Nikon Coolpix S3100 gets a score of 48 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

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

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    56

    Nikon Coolpix S3100 gets a score of 56 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots

    Wildlife Photography

    POOR
    53

    Nikon Coolpix S3100 gets a score of 53 and is POOR choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots

    Portrait Photography

    AVERAGE
    60

    Nikon Coolpix S3100 gets a score of 60 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

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

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    80

    Nikon Coolpix S3100 gets a score of 80 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 118 g (0.26 lb / 4.16 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
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    Nikon Coolpix S3100 gets a score of 85 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 118 g (0.26 lb / 4.16 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots

    Nikon Coolpix S3100 Evaluation

    We evaluate Nikon Coolpix S3100 and give score of 42 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
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    We give Nikon Coolpix S3100 a score of 47 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    BAD
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    We give Nikon Coolpix S3100 a score of 29 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    BAD
    7

    We give Nikon Coolpix S3100 a score of 7 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    63

    We give Nikon Coolpix S3100 a score of 63 for Focusing parameters.

    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    POOR
    50

    We give Nikon Coolpix S3100 a score of 50 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

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

    Connectivity

    BAD
    36

    We give Nikon Coolpix S3100 a score of 36 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   No 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

    POOR
    43

    We give Nikon Coolpix S3100 a score of 43 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 118 g (0.26 lb / 4.16 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
    •   Internal Storage


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