Nikon Coolpix S8000

Slim 10x zoom compact for everyday travel

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79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Nikon
Model 26173

Key Features

SENSOR 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with 14.2 megapixels
PROCESSOR EXPEED C2 image processing engine
AUTOFOCUS Contrast-detect AF with face priority and subject tracking
PHASE DETECTION Not available on this model
VIDEO 720p HD video at 30fps with stereo sound
STABILIZATION Lens-shift VR (Vibration Reduction) system
BURST RATE Up to 1.1 fps for approx 3 shots
VIEWFINDER None
DISPLAY 3.0-inch TFT LCD with 921k dots, fixed
CONNECTIVITY USB 2.0, AV output, HDMI mini connector
MEMORY CARD SD/SDHC memory card slot
WEATHER SEALING None, plastic and metal construction
BATTERY LIFE Approx 210 shots per charge (EN-EL12)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Nikon Coolpix S8000

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✗ Not Present Accessed via menu
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ~ Limited Via menu/d-pad
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✗ Not Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present 4-way directional pad
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ~ Limited Via menu

How-to Use Nikon Coolpix S8000

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Nikon Coolpix S8000 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Nikon Coolpix S8000

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Technical Specification

Sensor 1/2.3-inch CCD
Resolution 14.2 Megapixels
ISO Range 100-3200
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF
Shutter Speed 1/2000 to 2 seconds
Burst Rate 1.1 fps
Video 1280x720 30fps
Stabilization Lens-shift VR
Viewfinder None
LCD 3.0-inch 921k-dot TFT
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Connectivity USB, HDMI, AV
Battery Life 210 shots
Weight 183g
Dimensions 103 x 57 x 27 mm