Digital Camera News and Reviews

Nikon Coolpix S8000

CNET UK has reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S8000 digital compact camera. This very thin camera from Nikon sports a sensor with 14 megapixels and 10x optical zoom in addition to ability to record HD videos.

Some key features for the Nikon Coolpix S8000 camera:
-14.2 megapixel image sensor
-3″ LCD screen with 921,000 dots resolution
-720p HD video recording
-10x optical zoom lens (30-300 mm)
-Image stabilization
-HDMI output
-32 MB of internal memory

CNET UK ends up giving the Nikon Coolpix S8000 an overall score of 6.2 points out of 10 possible. The major problem with the S8000 is its image quality. It has a massive 14 megapixels but the reviewer find the resolution to be no better than 10 megapixel cameras. The lens quality is also below standard, but there are some positive points like fast autofocus and start up, and the LCD screen is excellent. Let us hope Nikon will try harder with their next line of compact cameras.
Read the full review of the Nikon Coolpix S8000 digital camera here.

Nikon Coolpix S4000

Photography Blog has tested the Nikon Coolpix S4000 digital camera. This Nikon camera sports 12 megapixels, 4x optical zoom and the ability to record HD movies.

Some key features for the Nikon Coolpix S4000:
-12 megapixel image sensor
-4x optical zoom lens (27-108mm)
-3″ touchscreen LCD
-Optical image stabilization
-720p HD movie recording at 24 fps
-Smile Timer, Blink Proof and Skin Softening

Photography Blog ends up giving the Nikon Coolpix S4000 an “Above average” rating with an overalls core of 3.5 stars out of 5 possible. The S4000 camera scores highest on value, design and ease of use while scoring a bit lower on image quality and features. For casual shooters this Nikon camera could be good enough, but if you want more control over your photography you should look elsewhere. Overall the S4000 is a nice camera with interesting features, but Nikon could have worked a bit more on the image quality.
Read the full review of the Nikon Coolpix S4000 digital camera here.

Nikon CoolPix L110

Trusted Reviews has tested the Nikon CoolPix L110 digital camera. This superzoom has an impressive zoom range with 15x optical zoom that is stabilized making it easier to take sharp photos.

Some key features for the Nikon CoolPix L110:
-12 megapixel image sensor
-15x optical zoom lens (28-420mm)
-Optical image stabilization
-3″ LCD screen
-HD movie mode
-HDMI output

Trusted Reviews ends up giving the Nikon CoolPix L110 an overall score of 7 out of 10 points. The L110 scores highest on value, almost as high on build quality and lowest on image quality and features. The camera is a good compact that has a useful zoom range, but it does not get top score due to the fact that Nikon could have done a better job on the image quality produced by the CoolPix L110. I hope Nikon will come with some even better cameras in the future.
Read the full review of the Nikon CoolPix L110 digital camera here.

Nikon Coolpix P100

Neo Camera has reviewed a new digital camera from Nikon. The camera is called Nikon Coolpix P100 and feature an impressive 26x optical zoom lens in addition to the ability to record HD movies at 1920×1080 @ 30 FPS.

Some key features for the Nikon Coolpix P100:
-10 megapixel image sensor
-26x optical zoom lens (26-678mm)
-Image stabilization
-3″ LCD screen
-Video quality up to 1920×1080 @ 30 FPS 16:9 1080p
-ISO sensitivity 160 to 3200

Neo Camera ends up giving the Nikon Coolpix P100 an overall rating called “Good”. The reviewer find the camera to have several positive points including very good video quality, excellent white balance, good build quality and the continuous shooting is best in its class. On the downside they find some over exposure, lower image quality at higher ISO levels and some vignetting and corner softness. The P100 seems to be a good camera with awesome zoom range, but it has a few shortcomings. If you can live with them this superzoom might be your choice.
Read the full review of the Nikon Coolpix P100 digital camera here.