Nikon COOLPIX S8200 review

Nikon COOLPIX S8200 review. Features and specs of the Nikon COOLPIX S8200 digital camera

Nikon COOLPIX S8200 camera
Nikon COOLPIX S8200 digital camera


Catch those summer evening shots around the bonfire, or freeze the action of the winning goal. Fast, responsive and boasting an incredible 14x optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens, the Nikon COOLPIX S8200 will help you capture images you may previously have missed. Its 16.1-MP CMOS sensor crisply renders your view of the world—whether low light, far off fast action or sweeping panoramas. 

Capture sharp, clear photos and Full HD (1080p) movies using Nikon's incredible optics. Spice up stills and movies with special effects, and view everything on a 3-inch, ultra-high resolution (921,000 dot) display.

If your old camera never quite captured the moment, the S8200 will! It boasts a high-resolution, 16.1-MP CMOS sensor so you get superb image quality—even in low light. With fast, versatile, continuous shooting modes, you can capture those spontaneous moments shot after shot. Then show family and friends your movies and still creations on the 3-inch ultra-high resolution (921,000 dot) display. Stylish and compact, the S8200 tucks into a pocket but packs brilliant performance and advanced features.

Despite a slim profile of approximately 1.3-inches, the S8200 delivers amazing versatility with an incredible 14x zoom (25mm to 350mm equivalent). Imagine creating macro images of a bumblebee in a spring flower, then zooming out to frame a mountain range for a panorama. With the S8200, you can go from wide-angle to telephoto to macro/close-up views in an instant, preserving photos or movies of most everything from grandstand crowds to a stage performer's smile.

A single photo may not always be enough to recreate the moment; sometimes memories are best shared with a movie. Portable and ready when important things happen, the COOLPIX S8200 lets you create stunning Full HD (1080p) movies with stereo sound at the touch of a button. You'll love its ability to zoom in and out at will—while keeping subjects in focus. Stylize your story with one of various special effects or by recording in 15, 60 or 120 fps for fast/motion effects. Life doesn't stand still; neither should your memories.

Maybe you've wanted to create panoramic photos but thought they were too difficult. Maybe you've tried shooting photos at night but they never turn out. The S8200 takes the guesswork out of shots like these and more with handy Scene Modes at the ready. For sweeping panoramas, simply pan the camera and let it detect and automatically combine images to build a gorgeous vista. Going out at night? The S8200 takes great low-light photos. You can even create amazing HDR shots in-camera. The S8200 does the work.
Nikon COOLPIX S8200 review
Nikon COOLPIX S8200

Let the artist in you go from ordinary to extraordinary! With a variety of in-camera effects, such as Low Key, High Key, Hard Monochrome, Nostalgia Sepia or Selective Color, your world takes on a new dimension. 
The S8200 provides you the tools to fashion photos and movies with more than just your great eye—just select an effect and go! For your still photography, bring out your creative side with a fisheye, miniature or even an artistic look. Finally, you can make the kinds of photos and movies you've always wanted to make.

You'll never miss a shot with the S8200 because it starts right up, has a quick autofocus and shoots five shots in approximately one second at full resolution.

You'll always get a great shot with Nikon Best Shot Selector. Press the shutter once, and the S8200 takes up to ten shots and then selects and saves only the sharpest image.

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Nikon COOLPIX S8200 specs


Nikon
Series
COOLPIX S Series
Model
COOLPIX S8200
Color
Black
Dimensions (WxHxD)
4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3"
Weight
7.6 oz. (213g)
Type
Compact

Image Sensor

Image Sensor
1/2.3" CMOS
Gross Pixels
16.79 MP
Effective Pixels
16.1 MP
Resolution
4608 x 3456 (16M)

Lens

Optical Zoom
14X
Digital Zoom
2X
Wide Angle
25mm
Focal Length
4.5-63.0mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 25-350mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
Aperture
f/3.3-5.9

Shutter

Shutter Type
Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter
Shutter Speed
1/1600-1 sec. (when ISO sensitivity set to Auto) 4 sec. (when scene mode is set to Fireworks show)
Self-timer
2s or 10s

Focus

Focus Type
Contrast-detect TTL AF
Focus Area/Point
99 (Max)

Flash

Flash Control
TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Flash Range
[W]: 0.5 to 5.5m (1ft 8 in. to 18 ft.) [T]: 1.0 to 3.0m (3 ft. 4 in. to 9 ft. 10 in.)

Exposure

Exposure Control
Programmed auto exposure Exposure compensation (-2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV) motion detection
Exposure Compensation
-2 EV to +2 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
Metering System
224-segment matrix, center-weighted
Sensitivity
ISO 100-3200 Auto (auto gain ISO 100-1600) Fixed range auto (ISO 100-400, 100-800)

White Balance

White Balance
Auto Cloudy Daylight Flash Fluorescent Incandescent Manual

Viewfinder & Monitor

LCD
3.0" 921K

Functions

Continuous Drive
Up to 5 shots at approx. 6 frames per second
Scene Modes
Back Light Beach Black and White Copy Close Up Dusk/Dawn Fireworks Show Food Landscape Museum Night Landscape Night Portrait Panorama Party/Indoor Pet Portrait Portrait Snow Sports Sunset

Recording System

File Formats
JPEG (EXIF 2.3)
Internal Memory
Approx. 89MB
Storage Media
SD / SDHC / SDXC Card

Movie

Movie Format
MOV (Video:MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo)
Max. Recording Resolution
1920 x 1080

Interface

USB
Yes
A/V Out
NTSC/PAL
HDMI
HDMI Mini Connector
Mic
Stereo

Battery

Battery
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12
Battery Life
Still pictures*: Approx. 250 shots *Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries. Measured at 23(-/+2)°C (73(-/+4)°F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash fired with every other shot, image quality set to Normal, image size set to 4608 x 3456 (16M). Battery life may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed.*Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries.

Feature

Features
14x optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens Full HD (1080p) movies with stereo sound Easy Panorama, Night Modes, HDR and more!

Packaging

Package Contents
Camera AN-CP19 Strap UC-E6 USB Cable EG-CP16 Audio/Video Cable EN-EL12 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EH-69P AC Adapter/Charger NikonView NX 2 CD-ROM Reference Manual CD

Nikon COOLPIX S8200 price - around $300.

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