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Nikon Coolpix S8100

Nikon Coolpix S8100
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alaScore 89

568 reviews

Dec, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 568 reviews of Nikon Coolpix S8100. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers really like the portability and screen. The image quality and usability also get good feedback. The viewfinder and battery get negative opinions. Reviews about the energy efficiency and storage are mixed.

performance, usability, image quality, screen, portability

reliability, flash, battery, viewfinder

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon Coolpix S8100 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Nikon Coolpix S8100

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of Nikon Coolpix S8100 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the shutter and performance are generally positive. The durability and portability are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the battery.

usability, portability, durability, performance, shutter

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80% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Nikon Coolpix S8100

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 157 user reviews of Nikon Coolpix S8100 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the price and image quality. The portability and performance are also mentioned favorably, whereas the memory and viewfinder get mixed opinions. The shutter and focus get negative opinions.

usability, performance, portability, image quality, price

flash, reliability, focus, shutter

78% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Angela Nicholson (techradar.com)

Nikon Coolpix S8100 review

 

The 12.1Mp S8100 is a good looking compact camera with a back-lit CMOS sensor that should keep image noise down

Good quality images ; Small and light ; Good build quality ; Fast start-up time

Lack of manual controls ; Lack of speed with moving subjects

Feb, 2011
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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.co.uk)

Nikon Coolpix S8100 review

 

The Coolpix S8100 compact megazoom is Nikon's follow-up to the Coolpix S8000 . That camera didn't offer much more than what you could get from other manufacturers--if anything--and produced average photos and had average shooting performance. Its...

Excellent shooting performance; great LCD; stereo mic; 10x zoom in an attractive compact body.

Soft photos on either side of ISO 200; white balance is a little off; no manual or semimanual shooting modes.

With fast performance, good photos, and an excellent feature-to-price ratio, the Nikon Coolpix S8100 is a compact megazoom worth considering.

Jan, 2011
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Expert review by : Debbi Allen (digicambuyer.co.uk)

Nikon COOLPIX S8100

 

Nikon COOLPIX S8100: A compact that combines style and substance

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

Apr, 2011
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Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Nikon Coolpix S8100 Digital Camera Review

 

The compact Nikon Coolpix S8100 Digital Camera is put to the test to find out how the pocket zoom performs.

Excellent Macro Mode; Good photo quality and colour; 5fps Shooting / High Speed Shots / Video (upto 240fps); Full HD Video with optical zoom and stereo sound; Built in vibration reduction; High quality 3in screen

Does not stitch photos in-camera

Mar, 2011
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Expert review by : Matt Tuffin (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Nikon COOLPIX S8100 review

 

A Jessops exclusive compact, the Nikon COOLPIX S8100 has plenty of advantages over it's predecessor

Excellent image sharpness, well built, impressive movie quality

Lack of manual controls

Image quality is highly impressive, although there are a few issues with the lack of manual controls

Jan, 2011
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Expert review by : Joe Osborne (pcmag.com)

Nikon Coolpix S8100

 

A 12.1 megapixel compact camera that can shoot up to five images in one second through a 10x zoom lens, the Nikon Coolpix S8100 promises razor-sharp results.

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Jan, 2011
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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Nikon Coolpix S8100 review

 

The Coolpix S8100 compact megazoom is Nikon's follow-up to the Coolpix S8000 . That camera didn't offer much more than what you could get from other manufacturers--if anything--and produced average photos and had average shooting performance. Its...

Excellent shooting performance; great LCD; stereo mic; 10x zoom in an attractive compact body.

Soft photos on either side of ISO 200; white balance is a little off; no manual or semimanual shooting modes.

With fast performance, good photos, and an excellent feature-to-price ratio, the Nikon Coolpix S8100 is a compact megazoom worth considering.

Jan, 2011
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Expert review by : Mike Flacy (steves-digicams.com)

Nikon Coolpix S8100 Preview

 

Today, Nikon released information on the Coolpix S8100, a small pocket camera that's designed for speed and action shots. The Nikon S8100 uses a pre-shooting cache to capture 2 shots before the shutter-release is completely pressed and can shoot up to...

Sep, 2010
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Expert review by : Alexandra Savvides (cnet.com.au)

Nikon Coolpix S8100

 

Excellent LCD screen ; Good low-light images ; A staggering amount of shooting options to choose from

Average HD video quality ; Some digital noise at full magnification ; Burst shooting buffer not as fast as others

Offering a whole heap of shooting modes and generally good image quality, the S8100 is a tempting proposition for those looking for a 10x optical zoom compact.

Dec, 2010
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Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Nikon Coolpix S8100 Review

 

The Coolpix S8100 is Nikon's second travel-zoom camera, featuring a 10x zoom lens with a versatile focal range of 30-300mm. Measuring just 29.9mm thick, key features of the S8100 include a 12 megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor, high resolution 3...

The Nikon Coolpix S8100 is an appealingly simple-to-use yet powerful travel zoom camera that is a marked improvement on the original S8000 in many ways, but its 30mm lens and average image quality prevent us from recommending it more highly. Nikon are...

Feb, 2011
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