Nikon COOLPIX S3100 14-megapixel COOLPIX digital camera

Take your next photo op to the max

For such a small camera, the COOLPIX S3100 from Nikon packs one powerful punch when it comes to image and print quality. The COOLPIX boasts a 5x NIKKOR glass lens, creating precise images with a 26mm wide-angle range. It takes it to the next level with an incredibly bright HD LCD screen with an anti-glare coating, so you'll never miss a perfect shot due to poor composition functionality. Meanwhile, Nikon's high-performance EXPEED C2 Image Processing Engine goes to work producing sharp, vibrant shots. The stunning 14-megapixel capacity creates out-of-this -world prints. And it doesn't stop there: the one touch HD movie recording feature lets you tell a great story by recording all the excitement. You can even digitally zoom in on the action as you record.

The stability you've been craving

No one alive has a perfectly steady hand. Usually, the minute movements of our hands aren't an issue. But sometimes, like when trying to capture low light moments, even the slightest twitch of a finger can ruin an otherwise perfect shot. To make sure you capture those shots, the Nikon COOLPIX S3100 is equipped with a VR image stabilization system. This system includes electronic vibration reduction, so that your minor movements don't result in a blurred print. But the camera's movement isn't the only potential cause of blur in your shots. Motion in front of the lens can also lead to unclear results; henceforth, the S3100 detects motion and adjusts the shutter speed and ISO setting accordingly so that you get a clear picture no matter how fast the action is.

Picture perfect, no matter what

Nothing says I love you like an out-of-focus, red-eyed reproduction. Getting good shots of your loved ones is essential; if you take a poor pic of your sweetheart, next thing you know, she's untagging herself from the picture when you put it on Facebook. So Nikon wants to help you get good people pictures. Their COOLPIX S3100 camera is equipped with the Smart Portrait System to help you get top-quality photos of human subjects. If that doesn't do it, the Smart Portrait Mode ensures that you always capture the picture while the subject is smiling and not blinking. There is also the ingenious skin softening function and the Red-Eye Fix that automatically reduces the I haven't slept in nine years effect. Looking for that inner artist? Get creative with filter effects like Fisheye and Cross Screen. Plus, with 19 optimized scene modes such as Museum, Party, and Snow, you can take the perfect picture no matter the occasion or place.

What's included in the box

Nikon COOLPIX S3100, camera strap, rechargeable li-ion battery, charging AC adapter, USB cable, audio video cable, Nikon ViewNX 2 software CD

Comparison Specifications

Effective pixels: 14.0 million
Total pixels: 14.48 million
Memory: 45MB internal memory / SD/SDHC card slot
Zoom power: 5x optical zoom
Shooting modes:
19 scene modes
Auto Selector: Portrait, Night portrait, Macro, Landscape, Night landscape, Backlight
5 filter effects: Standard, Vivid, B/W, Sepia, Cyanotype
HD movie mode: 1280x720p, 30fps
ISO: 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / Auto (auto gain: 80-1600 / fixed range auto: 80-400, 80-800)
Viewscreen: 2.7" HD TFT LCD viewscreen with anti-reflection coating
Digital interface: Hi-speed USB interface
Image stabilization: 4-way electronic VR Image Stabilization System / Motion detection / Best Shot Selector

Additional Specifications

Lens type: 4.6mm - 23.0mm NIKKOR glass lens (35mm equivalent: 26 - 130mm)
Focus range: 1' 8" - ∞
Image sensor: 1/2.3" CCD
EXPEED image processing
Smart Portrait System: Smile timer with blink proof / Blink warning / In-camera red-eye fix / Face-priority AF / Skin softening
Subject tracking
In-camera image editing: Crop / D-lighting / Filter effects / Quick retouch / Skin softening / Small pic
Battery life: 220 shots (CIPA), Nikon rechargeable