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Nikon Coolpix S100

Nikon Coolpix S100
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alaScore 88

132 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 132 reviews of Nikon Coolpix S100. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People really like the price and design. The portability and performance also get good reviews, whereas there are mixed reviews on the flash and reliability. There are some critical comments about the image stabilizer and low light performance.

usability, performance, portability, design, price

durability, lens, low-light, stabilizer

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon Coolpix S100 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Nikon Coolpix S100

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 69 user reviews of Nikon Coolpix S100 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the size and price. The performance and portability also get good feedback. Comments about the flash and lens are different, and the image stabilizer and low light performance get less positive views.

usability, portability, performance, price, size

durability, reliability, low-light, stabilizer

81% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Michael Palmer (steves-digicams.com)

Nikon Coolpix S100 Hands On Preview

 

Nikon says they like to design a "sexy" camera every year. This year's model is the all new (meaning, it's a first generation design and not replacing a previous model) Coolpix S100, and I can see what they mean. Designed primarily for women, but...

Aug, 2011
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Expert review by : Matt Grayson (photographyblog.com)

Nikon Coolpix S100 Review

 

Introduced into the world just last month, the Nikon Coolpix S100 is a slim and attractive compact camera with a large and high-resolution 3.5 inch OLED touch-screen complete with multi-touch control system. Inside its slender frame is a 16 megapixel...

The new range of compacts from Nikon are certainly shaping up to be some of the most exciting we've seen from them in recent times. Based on looks alone, the S100 should be a pretty basic model with mediocre functions and performance results. But what...

Oct, 2011
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Expert review by : Digital Camera-HQ (digitalcamera-hq.com)

Nikon COOLPIX S100

 

The S100 is an upgrade from Nikon's previous slim, credit-card style camera the S80. The lens has been made wider, now starting at 28mm, and the sensor has been upgraded to a 16 megapixel CMOS. If you like using a touchscreen, there isn't a single...

Mar, 2012
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Expert review by (cameras.co.uk)

Nikon Coolpix S100

 

Nikon Coolpix S330081/100

Large LCD screen size, screen sensitivity, clarity of screen, minimal shutter lag times, stereo sound, 3D shooting, panoramas

Pictures could be a shade sharper

The Nikon Coolpix S100 gets most things right. It is great to use such a responsive screen. This is matched by minimal shutter lag. Some of the buzz features such as High Definition movies with stereo sound, 3D photography and easy panoramas are likely...

Mar, 2012
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Expert review by : Paul Nuttall (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Nikon COOLPIX S100 review

 

A 3.5in OLED touch screen is the crowning feature of the COOLPIX S100, with little outside of a shutter release buttons adorning the body. But how does this minimal design translate in use and,...

Jan, 2012
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Expert review by : Jodie Tyley (digicambuyer.co.uk)

Nikon COOLPIX S100

 

A sleek camera with a host of features to help beginners achieve astounding shots

A comprehensive, affordable package with plenty of features for beginners to utilise and the inclusion of a full HD movie mode means it’s a camera for all occasions

Dec, 2011
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Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Nikon Coolpix S100 Digital Camera Review

 

The Nikon Coolpix S100 is a compact digital camera with a 16 megapixel sensor, 5x optical zoom and 3.5 inch OLED touch screen. Daniel Bell gives his verdict.

1080p full HD movie recording; Excellent colour reproduction; Image editing options in playback; Responsive touch screen; Easy Panorama 360°/180°; Slim design; Minimum focus distance of 1cm

Noise effects image quality at ISO 400

Dec, 2011
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Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Nikon Coolpix S100 Digital Camera Sample Photos

 

Here are a number of sample photos taken on the Nikon Coolpix S100 compact digital camera.

Nov, 2011
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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

ive had better

 

quality didnt compare for the price i paid.

Feb, 2013
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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

lovely red

 

looks like Sony, but used as Nikon

Jan, 2012
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