Nikon Coolpix S3100 is a 14 MP camera with an amazing optical zoom of 5X. The new Nikon Coolpix S3100 was launched some time ago in the first half of the year and the camera has also sold quite a large number of units in the market. What makes this particular camera a hit among the camera buyers is the fact that although it packs a lot of features but is priced very competitively in the market.
The Coolpix S3100 has a very sleek and slim design and at the same time unlike many heavy cameras that weigh down in your pockets, this camera is also very light weight which means it is a pleasure to carry in your pockets all the while travelling and hanging around. Talking about the special features of this camera you can rest assured that you will never be disappointed. The new Coolpix S3100 is a very beautiful looking camera and comes in many different colors to choose from – silver, black, red, blue, purple, pink and yellow. Now that’s a lot to choose from really.
Coolpix S3100 boasts of a 14 MP CCD sensor which is designed for superior image quality and the wide angle lens will allow you to take images far and wide without any hassles. At the back is an elegant 2.7 inch TFT LCD monitor with anti reflection coating for clearly and effortlessly viewing your clicks. The new Coolpix S3100 has high ISO and so you will be able to shoot fast moving objects also with this. The camera is powered by EXPEED C2 processor and provides a platform to try out all possibilities and test your creativity.
Nikon Coolpix S3100 Specifications:
| Type of Camera | Compact digital camera |
| Effective Pixels | 14.0 million pixels |
| Image Size (Pixels) | 4,320×3,240 (14M High), 4,320×3,240 (14M), 3,264×2,448 (8M), 2,592×1,944 (5M), 2,048×1,536 (3M), 1,024×768 (PC), 640×480 (VGA), 4224×2376 (16:9) |
| Lens | 5x Zoom; f=4.6-23.0mm / F3.2-6.5 |
| Vibration Reduction | Electronic VR |
| Digital Zoom | Up to 5x |
| Focus Range | normal mode: 50cm, Macro: 10cm |
| LCD Monitor | 2.7″; 230,000-dot, TFT LCD monitor with anti-reflection coating |
| Storage Media | SD memory cards (SDHC and SDXC compliant;) and internal memory (approx. 45MB) |
| File Format | Compressed [JPEG (EXIF )], mono/wav file, AVI movie |
| Shooting Modes | Auto mode, Scene modes, Smart portrait mode, Movie mode, Subject tracking, Scene Auto Selector |
| Scene Modes | Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night portrait, Party/indoor, Beach, Snow, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, Night landscape, Close-up, Food, Museum, Fireworks show, Black and White Copy, Backlighting, Panorama assist, Pet portrait |
| Capture Modes | Single, Continuous (approx. 0.7 fps up to 3 shots), BSS (Best Shot Selector), Multi-shot 16 (16 frames with a single burst) |
| Video Recording | HD720p (1280×720), VGA (640×480), QVGA (320×240) |
| Exposure Metering System | 256-segment matrix metering, Center-weighted metering, Spot metering |
| Sensitivity | Auto (auto gain ISO 80-1600), Fixed range auto (ISO 80 to 400, 80-800), Manual selection: ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
| White Balance | Auto, Preset manual, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Flash |
| Self-Timer | 2 and 10 sec. duration |
| Flash Sync Modes | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Off, Fill flash, Slow sync |
| Pictmotion | No |
| Supported Languages | Total of 26 languages: Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Greek, German, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Norwegian, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian |
| Power Requirements | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19, AC Adapter EH-62G (optional) |
| Battery Life (on a fully charged battery) | Approx. 220 shots with EN-EL19 battery (based on CIPA standard); Movies: Approx. 1 h 35 min (HD 720p) |
| Dimensions | Approx. 93.5 x 57.5 x 18.4 mm excluding projections |
| Supplied Accessories (may differ by country or area) | camera Strap AN-CP19, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19, Charging AC Adapter EH-69P, USB Cable UC-E6, Audio Video Cable EG-CP14, View NX 2 CD |
| Weight (without batteries and memory card) | Approx. 118g (Weight with battery and memory card) |
This amazing camera is a bargain for the price it sells.
Nikon Coolpix S3100 is priced at Rs 8950.
