Nikon Coolpix P100, Coolpix L110, and Coolpix S8000 Image Samples
By Mike Perlman, 21 February 2010
We shot with Nikon's new consumer compacts at PMA 2010. Check out the Nikon Coolpix P100, Coolpix L110, and Coolpix S8000 here.
The Superzoom, the Still Pretty Big Zoom, and the Runway Model greeted us with open lenses at Nikon's "Night Out" event. We're talking about the Nikon Coolpix P100, Coolpix L110, and Coolpix S8000, of course. And yes, the general himself was there—the Nikon D3S. We liked the D3S so much that it has its own story filled with image and video samples, by the way. HD video, high-speed recording, and improved image quality were Nikon's main concerns this time around, so let's check out our consumer models.
Nikon Camera Tour
Nikon Coolpix P100
The 10.3-megapixel Nikon Coolpix P100 was exceedingly light for a 26x opotical zoom and featured a crisp 3-inch foldout LCD. But the centerpiece on this table was the Coolpix P100's 1080p HD video recording and HDMI output. High-speed 10fps at 10-megapixels, just like Samsung's new TL350, Advanced Night Landscape, and Backlit HDR were just a few of the advanced features we toiled with. Beginners will like the Smart Portrait system, Subject Tracking, and 17 Scene modes. We liked the Nikon Coolpix P100 because it was a jack of all trades. The Nikon Coolpix P100 will ship for $400.
If you don't need the extra features or want to save 120 bucks, the 12.1-megapixel Nikon Coolpix L110 offers a 28mm wide 15x optical zoom lens, 720p HD video with HDMI output, and a 3-inch LCD screen. With 15 Scene modes, Smart Portrait System, and wicked close 0.4-inch Macro shooting, the Nikon Coolpix L110 is a viable tool for the beginner looking for just a little more power than a traditional point-and-shoot. The Nikon Coolpix L110 will ship for $280 and will be available in a variety of colors.
Style and improved image quality are the 14.2-megapixel Nikon Coolpix S8000's primary aspirations, but the camera manages to squeeze in a 10x optical zoom, making this an appealing choice to point-and-shooters who want the looks but don't want to be shortchanged in the equipment department. A 3-inch LCD and 720p HD video make the Coolpix S8000 even cooler, and the camera is capable of an ultra-quick startup. Many beginner-friendly options are available on the Coolpix S8000, like Subject Tracking and D-Lighting, but the camera can also shoot 0.4-inch Macro and ISO up to 3200. The Nikon Coolpix S8000 will ship for $300.
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