Nikon Coolpix 2100

alaTest has collected and analyzed 942 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the color and lens. The design and zoom also get good feedback. There are some mixed opinions about the battery and responsiveness. The energy efficiency and viewfinder get negative comments.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon Coolpix 2100 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Nikon Coolpix 2100

 

The Coolpix 2100 is a compact, lightweight digital still camera with 2.1-megapixel effective image resolution and a Nikkor 3x zoom lens. It's an easy-to-use mid-range model with superior image quality that will satisfy the needs of beginners to...

The Coolpix 2100 is an easy to use and reasonably priced two-megapixel compact camera. It yields sharp pictures with good tone and color saturation. The 2M quality images will yield photo-quality prints right up to 8x10" size and if you don't need that ca

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Digital Cameras - Nikon Coolpix 2100 Digital Camera Review, Information, Specifications

 

Nikon's Coolpix line of consumer digicams has always been well-received, appreciated for their high image quality and ea se of use. From the sharp Nikon optics to the full range of exposure control, the Coolpix series has satisfied a wide range of...

As I've often observed in my introductions to reviews of Nikon cameras, Nikon is one of the few companies that you can say truly needs no introduction in the world of photography. Their name has been identified with professional and high-end amateur...

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Owners Opinion: Nikon Coolpix 2100 (teetoncey, 10 Apr 06)

 

Excellent features, lenses, quality, support (including online). Does everything you might want, including close-ups, 8x10" prints (no, it's not Elliott Porter, but it's quite good), good battery life. No, it's NOT obsolete, and can be picked up at...

Just be REAL careful not to drop it. Use the strap all the time

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Owners Opinion: Nikon Coolpix 2100 (Metamagico, 9 Jul 05)

 

Feels like an instamatic. A little too big to tuck into your pocket, too small for serious work - there are better cameras for both categories. Color saturation is best feature. Lens is very slow (f-stop) which makes it useless in dim light. Best used...

No problems. Most adjustments done by on-screen menu, hence, not used routinely

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Fantastic for the great low price!!

 

I have had this Nikon for just over a year, and I could not love it more. It is the reason that I actually started to get serious about photography!! We actually got this camera by luck, it was the last in the store at Costco, where we payed the...

DEPENDABILITY, highly affordable, very portable, great selections on mode dial, so easy to use

Not as small as you might like, but you will love and not be disappointed by this little Nikon

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Nikon Coolpix 2100

 

I have had this Nikon for just over a year, and I could not love it more. It is the reason that I actually started to get serious about photography!! We actually got this camera by luck, it was the last in the store at Costco, where we payed the...

DEPENDABILITY, highly affordable, very portable, great selections on mode dial, so easy to use

Not as small as you might like, but you will love and not be disappointed by this little Nikon

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OK Camara, good pics with plenty of lighting

 

Overall this is an OK camera for the money. I think this is the most honest review. My main problem with this camera is that it takes bad pictures indoors. You need a lot of lighting to make this camera take good pictures. The flash is horrible and...

Takes great picture with plenty of lighting

Takes bad pictures indoors

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Nikon Coolpix 2100

 

Overall this is an OK camera for the money.

Takes great picture with plenty of lighting

Takes bad pictures indoors

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Nikon Coolpix 2100

 

I've had mine for two years now and I love it so much I've given three more away as gifts. The proformance out of this inexpensive little camera is in my opinion amazing. It's been everywhere with me, From Hiking in the Colorado mountains up in the...

Very easy to use, Everything controled with just one hand

Drains batteries quick

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Best Bang for your Buck!

 

I've had mine for two years now and I love it so much I've given three more away as gifts. The proformance out of this inexpensive little camera is in my opinion amazing. It's been everywhere with me, From Hiking in the Colorado mountains up in the...

Very easy to use, Everything controled with just one hand

Drains batteries quick

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Product Specifications

A compact, lightweight digital still camera with 2.0 effective megapixels and a powerful 3x zoom lens, the COOLPIX 2100 is an affordable, friendly and versatile model, even for those who are using a digital camera for the first time. The COOLPIX 2100 is ideal for people who want an easy-to-use digital still camera that offers great image quality, and who are looking to get more fun out of digital photography. The camera's compact body fits easily in a pocket for carry-anywhere portability.

Battery

Battery Form Factor:Standard form factor
Supported Battery Form Factor:AA/CR-V3

Camera Flash

Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Type:Built-in flash

Digital Camera

Supported Flash Memory:CompactFlash

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:1.5in
Height:2.6in
Weight:0.4lbs
Width:3.5in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:1.5in
Diagonal Size (metric):3.8cm
Display Form Factor:Built-in
Technology:TFT active matrix
Type:LCD display

Exposure Parameters

Shooting Programs:Back light / Beach/snow / Close-up / Copy / Dawn/dusk / Fireworks / Landscape / Museum / Night landscape / Night portrait / Party/indoor / Portrait mode / Sports mode / Sunset & moon

Flash Memory

Form Factor:CompactFlash Card
Storage Capacity:16MB/8MB

Header

Manufacturer:Nikon
Model:2100
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Nikon Coolpix

Lens System

Lens Aperture:F/2.6-4.7
Max Focal Length:14.1mm
Min Focal Length:4.7mm
Optical Zoom:3
Type:Zoom lens

Optical Sensor

Optical Sensor Size:1/3.2"
Optical Sensor Size (metric):7.9 mm ( 1/3.2 ) / 7.9 mm ( 1/3.2" )
Optical Sensor Type:CCD
Sensor Resolution:2Megapixel

Optical Viewfinder

Type:Real-image zoom

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Video Input

Digital Video Format:QuickTime
Digital Zoom:4
ISO (Max):200
Light Sensitivity:ISO 200 / ISO 50
Shooting Modes:Frame movie mode
Special Effects:Black & White / Halo / Sepia
Still Image Format:JPEG
Type:Digital camera

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type:Optical
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