Nikon P100 Specifications

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Model Name:	Nikon Coolpix P100
Prices:
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:
General
Model Number:	P100
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	EVF
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$399.95
Street Price:
Date Available:	2010-03-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	17.1 oz (486 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.5 x 3.3 x 3.9 in. (114 x 83 x 99 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	10.3
Sensor Format:	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.69 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 16:9
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:
Self-Cleaning:	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No
DxO Sensor Score:
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3584 x 2016 (7.2 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2736 x 2736 (7.5 MP, 1:1), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	10.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30/15) 1280x720 (30/60) 640x480 (30/120) 320x240 (30/240)
Movie File Format:	.MOV (H.264)
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a
Lens:	Zoom-Nikkor ED Lens with 3 ED and 4 Aspherical Elements
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	26 - 678mm
Focal Length (actual):	4.6 - 120mm
Zoom Ratio:	26.00x
Aperture Range:	f/2.8 (Wide) / f/5.0 (Tele) - f/8.0
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:	50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast detect with Face-priority AF; 9-area Auto, 99-area manual select, center
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	EVF; 0.2-inch, 230K dot color LCD
Focus Peaking:	No
EVF Resolution:
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	460,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating Screen:	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:
Selfie Screen:
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x
Top Deck Display:

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):
Minimum ISO (native):
ISO Settings:	Auto (160 - 800), High ISO Auto (160 - 1600), 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 8 sec
Bulb Mode:	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	256-segment matrix, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot AF area
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Sport Continuous, Portrait, Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close-up, Food, Museum, Fireworks show, Copy, Backlighjt, Backlit Scene HDR, Panorama Assist
Self Timer:	10 or 3 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction,Off, Fill Flash, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Sync
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	ISO Auto: [W] 0.5 to 10m (1 ft. 8 in. to 32 ft.), [T] 1.7 to 2.5m (5 ft. 8 in. to 8 ft 2 in.)
Max Flash Sync:
Flash Exposure Compensation:
External Flash Connection:	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No
RAW Capture Support:	No
Uncompressed Format:
Movie File Format:	.MOV (H.264)
Included Memory:	43.0 MB
Included Memory Type:	Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No
Built-In GPS:	No
Microphone Jack:	No
Headphone Jack:	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	No
Remote Control Type:
Connections (extended):	HDMI Output

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	1.65
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	Yes
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	10.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	6
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.17 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.24 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.311 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	2.3 seconds
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:	7.0 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	250 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EN-EL5
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary EN-EL5 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	Nikon Software Suite CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP/Vista/7, MacOS-X 10.4.11+
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, In-camera High Dynamic Range, Night Landscape Mode (hand-held), Best Shot Selector, Sport Continuous up to 10fps at Full Resolution, Pre-Shooting Cache, Active D-Lighting, Subject Tracking AF, 1080p HD Movies, HDMI Output, Smart Portrait System.