- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Nikon Coolpix S100
- 15.9 MP
- 5x f/3.9
- 1/2.5" CMOS
- 3.5" OLED
#1 in Nikon ultra compacts
Released August, 2011
Rated 100% by by Gaart-Skarsgård (Mar, 2013)This camera is very easy to use and especially love the large display on the back.
Conclusion Check out the Nikon Coolpix S100
First reviewed December, 2011
Features Key features of the Nikon Coolpix S100
15.9 MP
1/2.5"
Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Oct, 2011)The OLED screen is very responsive and the 819,000 dot (273,000 pixel) resolution provides a bright, colourful display.
megapixels
| 0 MP | 12 MP    | 20 MP |
Coolpix S100 by Photography Blog (Oct, 2011)Inside its slender frame is a 16 megapixel backside illuminated CMOS sensor, 5x optical zoom (28-140mm), Full 1080p HD video recording with stereo sound, and even 3D shooting.
Coolpix S100 by Photography Blog (Oct, 2011)The 16 megapixel S100 is controlled almost entirely by interacting with its multi-touch control system, while the 5x optical zoom, full 1080p video and 3D stills are also worthy of your attention.
sensor size
Coolpix S100 by Photography Blog (Oct, 2011)As photographers, we don't like the fact that resolution, ISO and white-balance have been pushed to a secondary menu system, but thinking about the main user of the S100, the decision is perfect.
Coolpix S100 by Photography Blog (Oct, 2011)We think that without the new sensor and excellent performance, the camera would need to be priced much lower but it's worth it for what you get.
wide angle lens
Coolpix S100 by Photography Blog (Oct, 2011)One area we can find fault with is the quality of the S100's lens.
Coolpix S100 by Photography Blog (Oct, 2011)The zoom is situated at the right side of the screen slightly lower than half way while the record/playback option reflects the zoom being at the left side slightly above the half way line.
aperture size
Coolpix S100 by A.-Tay--Private-Tay (Feb, 2013)you are used to smart-phones and want a camera with real zoom and flash and control.
Coolpix S100 by Photography Blog (Oct, 2011)As part of the snazzy design, the S100's lens has been offset to the top corner of the camera body and the zoom is internal so there's no external moving parts.
zoom range
| 0x | 41.7x  | 50x |
Coolpix S100 by Photography Blog (Oct, 2011)While the body casing is made of metal, we suspect that the lens and battery covers are made of plastic.
body size
99 x 65 x 18 mm
123 x 92 x 108 mm
120 x 83 x 102 mm
Coolpix S100 by H.-Etchell--haretanan (Jan, 2012)I have many cameras from early small digitals to large digitals and this little camera is fantastic.
Performance Real world tests of Nikon Coolpix S100
shutter lag
Coolpix S100 by Photography Blog (Oct, 2011)Even with a relatively long exposure, the night shot has come out sharp and noise free.
Coolpix S100 by Photography Blog (Oct, 2011)Because of this, the only button on the camera is the shutter release.
battery life
150 photos
500 photos
380 photos
Coolpix S100 by Photography Blog (Oct, 2011)The S100 takes a lithium-ion battery which is provided in the box and comes in a nice plastic box.
Coolpix S100 by Photography Blog (Oct, 2011)Why can't the battery be a nice semi-circle or even an isosceles triangle if it helps?! Anything that will stop us from putting the battery in the wrong way first.
max continuous shooting
Coolpix S100 by Photography Blog (Oct, 2011)The low setting has a constant burst rate of around 1.5fps because we got 15 frames in a 10 second test.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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HD video -
3.5" -
HD video -
820 k dots -
10 mm -
Fewer buttons, interact directly with menus -
Create 3D photos to view on a 3D TV -
7.59 s -
190 ms -
85.79% -
Stitches together multiple photos into a single ultra-wide view
cons
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f/3.9 -
28 mm -
150 -
3,200 ISO -
Aug, 2011 -
No automatic HDR -
99 x 65 x 18 mm -
1/1500 s -
138 g -
4 s
Reviews Word on the street
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 |  Rated by 29 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by eric-parsons (Feb, 2013) Rated 20% by by Carisma-Tucker (Mar, 2012)  Rated 100% by by Sarah-Lumley (Dec, 2012) |
Screen
Nikon Coolpix S100 | Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Oct, 2011)Introduced into the world just last month, the Nikon Coolpix S100 is a slim and attractive compact camera with a large and high-resolution 3.5 inch OLED touch-screen complete with multi-touch control system.
Nikon Coolpix S100 | Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Oct, 2011)We have an excellent, bright and responsive touch-screen and a nice outer casing but then there's the plastic tripod bush and we found that over time, the front gets scratched by the sliding lens cover which isn't the best quality build.
Nikon Coolpix S100 | Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Oct, 2011)On the back of the Nikon Coolpix S100 is a large 3.5 inch TFT LCD touch-screen and unlike the usual 3.5 inch touch-screens on some other cameras which cut off the edges (effectively making it 3 inch), the Nikon utilises the full amount of space.
Lens
Nikon Coolpix S100 | Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Oct, 2011)A metal cover slides over the lens when it's not in use.
Nikon Coolpix S100 | Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Oct, 2011)The macro facility on the S100 is startling for a camera in this class.
Nikon Coolpix S100 | Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Oct, 2011)They access the flash, self-timer, macro and exposure compensation options.
Sensor
Nikon Coolpix S100 | Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Oct, 2011)In fact, judging by the ISO 3200 results, Nikon could've pushed the envelope up to ISO 6400 and we think it shows a great deal of restraint not to pander to what everyone thinks they want.
Nikon Coolpix S100 | Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Oct, 2011)The S100's sensor is a backside illuminated type.
Nikon Coolpix S100 | Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Oct, 2011)If you're new to this type of technology, the way that the sensor is built has changed.
Touch
Nikon Coolpix S100 | Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Oct, 2011)The Touch shutter option is defaulted when the camera is first turned on when you take it out of the box.
Nikon Coolpix S100 | Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Oct, 2011)It seems the next logical step forward with touch-screens so it's great to see a camera designed this way.
Nikon Coolpix S100 | Rated 100% by by Rita (Oct, 2012)A little confusing for me to set up since the touch screen kept taking pictures while I was setting up and learning how to use it.
Image quality
Nikon Coolpix S100 | Rated 80% by by mr.-m (Aug, 2012)Image quality is very good, but not in the same league as SLR style cameras.
Nikon Coolpix S100 | Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Oct, 2011)We're astounded by the image quality.
Nikon Coolpix S100 | Rated 20% by by D.-Grimes (Aug, 2012)I must use exposure compensation always, which often resets back to 0.-The video is often very blurry and the focus stays fixed.
Competition What else you should consider
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 | 3 | Canon EOS 450D Largest sensor Canon EOS 450D vs Nikon Coolpix S100 |
 | 4 | Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS 3-way tie: OK lens Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS vs Nikon Coolpix S100 |
 | 5 | Canon ELPH 310 HS 3-way tie: Shoots video in 24p Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon Coolpix S100 |
 | 8 | Sony Cybershot WX7 Fastest lens Sony Cybershot WX7 vs Nikon Coolpix S100 |
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Nikon Coolpix S100 vs. Canon PowerShot ELPH 320 HS
I noticed that in this comparison the Canon scores a little bit higher (76 - 72). But how much would this matter day to day? I can currently purchase the Nikon for $179, whereas the Canon would...
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For study purpose
Am a dental student and i ll b using it to take my patients' intra oral photographs. am a beginner...
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