Nikon Coolpix S8100

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    Highlights

    • 12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
    • 160 - 3,200 Native ISO
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
    • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Nikon Coolpix S8100 was announced in 2010 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Standard Compact camera with 12.1 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 160 to 3,200. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 921k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Nikon Coolpix S8100 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 S8xxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Nikon Coolpix S8xxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
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    		August
    2011    		 16.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    961k dot
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    2010    		 12.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 160 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon S8000
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    		June
    2010    		 14.2 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    921k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Nikon Coolpix S8200 vs Coolpix S8100 vs Coolpix S8000.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix S8100.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Light - 180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
    •   160 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   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 - 220 shots

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

    AVERAGE

    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Nikon Coolpix S8100 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 921k dot resolution.

    Sensor

    BSI-CMOS Sensor

    Nikon Coolpix S8100 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 160 - 3,200.

    The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with Expeed C2 processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 3968 x 2232, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix S8100.

    Nikon S8200
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.1 MP

    Nikon S8000
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    1/2.3-inch

    14.2 MP

    Sony a6100
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Sony a6500
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon 7D II
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    APS-C

    20.2 MP

    Nikon Z30
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    APS-C

    20.9 MP

    Canon Rebel T5
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    APS-C

    18.0 MP

    Canon R50
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon G11
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    1/1.7-inch

    10 MP

    Nikon Z8
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    Full Frame

    45.7 MP

    Sony a7S III
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    Full Frame

    12.1 MP

    Canon R7
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    APS-C

    32.5 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Nikon Coolpix S8100 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is an HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Nikon Coolpix S8100 comes with EN-EL12 battery pack with battery life of 220 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Nikon Coolpix S8100's shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


    Flash

    Nikon Coolpix S8100 has a built-in flash.

    Physical Parameters

    Nikon Coolpix S8100 has dimensions of 104 x 60 x 30 mm (4.09 x 2.36 x 1.18"). It weighs 180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    104 mm (4.09")

    60 mm (2.36")

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    60 mm (2.36")

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    30 mm (1.18")

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    Nikon Coolpix S8100 dimensions

    Nikon Coolpix S8100 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 S8100 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
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    Nikon Coolpix S8100 gets a score of 48 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    67

    Nikon Coolpix S8100 gets a score of 67 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    64

    Nikon Coolpix S8100 gets a score of 64 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    71

    Nikon Coolpix S8100 gets a score of 71 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    84

    Nikon Coolpix S8100 gets a score of 84 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
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    Nikon Coolpix S8100 gets a score of 86 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots

    Nikon Coolpix S8100 Evaluation

    We evaluate Nikon Coolpix S8100 and give score of 59 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

    AVERAGE
    64

    We give Nikon Coolpix S8100 a score of 64 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
    •   160 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    65

    We give Nikon Coolpix S8100 a score of 65 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    46

    We give Nikon Coolpix S8100 a score of 46 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    67

    We give Nikon Coolpix S8100 a score of 67 for Focusing parameters.

    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    AVERAGE
    57

    We give Nikon Coolpix S8100 a score of 57 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    55

    We give Nikon Coolpix S8100 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

    POOR
    45

    We give Nikon Coolpix S8100 a score of 45 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots


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