Nikon Coolpix S700

Description: The Nikon Coolpix S700 is a 12.1-megapixel, ultra-compact camera.Compared to other ultra-compact digital cameras on the market, it is expensive at around $455.

Pros: Has a 12.1-megapixel resolution, which is considerably higher than some similarly priced digital cameras.Also, this digital camera has a 2.7 inch viewscreen, which is somewhat larger than some similarly priced digital cameras.Weighing only 4.6 ounces without battery or media, this digital camera is very light for a compact camera.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: An ultra-compact digital camera, suited for everyday snapshot photography.A recommended use, based on key features, is semi-professional photography.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 12x16 or larger.

Value: In general, this digital camera's price seems a bit steep, with respect to its features.

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• Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
• Part Number: 25581

• General

• Product Type Digital camera - Compact
• Width 3.5 in
• Depth 0.9 in
• Height 2.1 in
• Weight 4.6 oz
• Body Material Stainless steel

• Main Features

• Resolution 12.1 megapixels
• Color Support Color
• Optical Sensor Type CCD
• Total Pixels 12.43 megapixels
• Effective Sensor Resolution 12,100,000 pixels
• Optical Sensor Size 1/1.72 in
• Light Sensitivity ISO 64, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO 2000, ISO 3200, ISO auto
• Digital Zoom 4 x
• Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
• Image Stabilizer Optical
• Image stabilizer feature Optical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom.
• Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
• Face Detection Yes
• White Balance Presets, Automatic
• Still Image Format JPEG
• TV Tuner None
• Video Capture 640 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120

• Memory / Storage

• Flash Memory 52 MB Flash - Integrated
• Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
• Integrated Memory 52 MB
• Floppy Drive None
• Image Storage JPEG 4000 x 3000, JPEG 3264 x 2448, JPEG 2592 x 1944, JPEG 2048 x 1536, JPEG 1024 x 768, JPEG 640 x 480, JPEG 3968 x 2232

• Camera Flash

• Camera Flash Built-in flash
• Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
• Red Eye Reduction Yes
• Effective Flash Range 1 ft - 15.7 ft

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 7.9 mm - 23.7 mm - F/2.8-5.4
• Focal Length 7.9 mm - 23.7 mm
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 37 - 111 mm
• Focus Adjustment Automatic
• Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
• Min Focus Range 19.7 in
• Macro Focus Range 6cm
• Lens Aperture F/2.8-5.4
• Optical Zoom 3 x
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
• Lens Construction 5 group(s) / 7 element(s)
• Lens Manufacturer Nikon

• Additional Features

• Self Timer Yes
• Additional Features Built-in speaker, PictBridge support, In-camera red-eye fix, Face-priority AF function

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type None

• Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
• Display Form Factor Built-in
• Display Format 230,000 pixels

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type None

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x Docking station
• Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

• Software

• Software Drivers & Utilities

• System Requirements for PC Connection

• Operating System Support MS Windows XP, MS Windows Vista, Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9, Apple Mac OS X 10.4 or later
• Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive

• Miscellaneous

• Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
• Included Accessories Wrist strap, Docking station insert
• Cables Included 1, 1 x USB cable, A/V cable

• Power

• Power Device Battery charger - External

• Battery

• Supported Battery Nikon EN-EL10
• Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )

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  Nikon Coolpix S700

  Price: $279.95

  Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.

  Specs: Ultracompact, 12.1 megapixels, 3 x, 2.7 in LCD display, 52 MB - Integrated

Nikon Inc.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.nikonusa.com/
• Address: 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, NY. 11747-3064
• Phone: 1-631-547-4200