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Nikon Coolpix S8100

Based on 21 reviews

Excellent:

5
Good:

12
Average:

2
Bad:

2

Pros

Features, Handling, Performance, Verdict, Specification
Excellent image sharpness, well built, impressive movie quality
Very good image quality, HDR shooting mode, 1080p video, Compact, sleek design
Excellent shooting performance; great LCD; stereo mic; 10x zoom in an attractive compact body.

Cons

Few manual options, No grid lines, No dedicated battery charger, Output compartment door seems flimsy, Charging port is difficult to reach, Below-average battery life, Hard-to-reach on/off button, Soft corners at wide-angle, Bright chromatic aberration...
Some corner softness, Does not stitch photos in-camera
Lack of manual controls
No manual adjustments, Videos can be shaky, Limited battery life
Soft photos on either side of ISO 200; white balance is a little off; no manual or semimanual shooting modes.

By Digital Camera Buyer on April 01, 2011

The S8100 is an absolute joy to use. It looks fantastic and provides quality, detailed images that don’t disappoint. If your budget can stretch, then it’s a must-have Overall Our provides the latest photography news, reviews, previews,...

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By The Imaging Resource on March 25, 2011

Overall, we liked the Nikon Coolpix 8100, and had a lot of fun shooting with it. Outdoors, the Nikon S8100 takes very good photographs with excellent color. Indoors, the camera does reasonably well considering the 12-megapixel resolution and long...

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By DigitalVersus on March 01, 2011

The Nikon S8100 is responsive, easy to use and has a nice screen. However, the BSI CMOS sensor seems to have given Nikon a false sense of security, as picture quality at high ISO settings is surprisingly disappointing. Plus, the stabilised 30-300 mm...

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By ePHOTOzine on March 01, 2011

The Nikon Coolpix S8100 is an impressive compact camera that is packed with features, and most importantly delivers great photo quality in practically all situations. The camera offers an impressive full HD video mode, that allows use of optical zoom,...

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By TechRadar on February 18, 2011

Although it's not stuffed to overflowing with technology, the Nikon Coolpix S8100 has all the essentials, plus a few features that help you get decent shots in tricky situations, notably in low light and fast action situations.It is in many respects...

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By PC Pro on February 11, 2011

A worthwhile update to the excellent S8000, with Full HD video and excellent image quality...

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By PhotoRadar on February 03, 2011

Although it’s not stuffed to overflowing with technology, the Nikon S8100 has all the essentials, plus a 10x zoom lens and a few features that help you get decent shots in tricky situations, notably in low light and fast action situations. It is...

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By What Digital Camera on January 26, 2011

The Jessops exclusive Nikon COOLPIX S8100 has some impressive specs on paper, from the 12MP sensor through to the 10x optical zoom lens with five kinds of anti-shake technology.Nikon COOLPIX S8100 review - Features There are, of course, plenty of...

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By PC Mag on January 20, 2011

With a 10x zoom lens, four-way image stabilization and a 3-inch LCD screen, the Coolpix S8100 ($299.95 list) by Nikon promises "superb color and razor-sharp results," according to the company. This compact sports a 12.1 megapixel CMOS optical sensor...

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By TechReviewSource on January 17, 2011

The Nikon Coolpix S8100 is a 12.1-megapixel digital camera with an advanced CMOS sensor and a 10x optical zoom. You also get speedy performance and a large LCD display, including 1080p video recording and a flashy, portable design. Image quality...

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