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Digital Camera Home > Digital Camera Reviews > Nikon Digital Cameras > Nikon Coolpix S3

Digital Camera Data Sheet:
Nikon Coolpix S3

General
Model Name:	Nikon Coolpix S3
Model Number:	S3
Camera Format:	Ultra Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$429.00
Street Price:
Price Update Date:	2007-02-07
Date Available:	2005-09-30
Remote Control:	No
Remote Control Type:	n/a
Tripod Mount:
Tripod Mount Material:
Operating System:	Windows / Mac OS
Weight:	118 g 4.1 oz
Weight With Batteries?	No
Size:	90 x 58 x 20 mm 3.5 x 2.3 x 0.8 in
Warranty in Months:
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	2816x, 2048x, 1024x, 640x
Movie Resolution:	640, 320
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels):	6.00
CCD Size (inches):	1/2.5"
CCD Filter Type:
CCD Manufacturer:
Focal Length Multiplier:
Movie Audio:	Yes
Quality Levels:
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	35 - 105 mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Auto Focus Min Illum:	0.5000
Auto Focus Step:
Manual Focus:
Manual Focus Steps:
Normal Focus Range:	30 cm to Infinity 12.2 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	4 - 99999 cm 1.6 - 40815.9 in
Min Macro Area:	29 x 22 mm 1.1 x 0.9 in
Min Aperture:
Max Aperture:	f/3.0
Aperture Range Description:	f/3.0 (wide) / f/5.4 (tele) - ???
Aperture Step Size:
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	No
Optical VF Type:	n/a
Optical VF Accuracy:	n/a
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD VF Accuracy:	101%
LCD Size (inches):	2.5
LCD Resolution (pixels):	110000
Max Playback Zoom:	10.00
Exposure
ISO Settings:
ISO Rating Max:
Number of White Balance Settings:
White Balance Settings:
Manual White Balance:
Longest Shutter Time:
Shortest Shutter Time:
Exp Adj Range:
Exp Adj Step Size:
Metering Modes:	256-area Matrix
Spot Metering:
Aperture Priority:	No
Shutter Priority:	No
Full Manual Exposure:	No
Self Timer:	10
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
No of Flash Modes:	5
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto with Red-eye Reduction (In-Camera Red-Eye Fix), Anytime Flash, Flash Cancel, Slow Sync
Flash Guide Number (Meters):
Flash Range Default ISO (meters):	2.5
Flash Range Description:	0.3 - 2.5m/ 1ft - 8ft 2in (W), 0.3 - 1.4m/ 1ft - 4ft 7in (T)
No of Flash "Pops":
Ext Flash:	No
Ext Flash Connection:	n/a
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD/MMC
Other Memory Types:
Memory Included (MB):	12.0
Uncompressed Format:
CCD Raw Format:
Compressed Format:
Movie File Format:
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode Switchable:
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	Serial, USB 1.1
Other Connection:	Camera cradle (Cool-Station MV-11 or MV-11B)
Included Software:	PictureProject
OS Compatibility:	Windows / Mac OS
Performance Timing
Startup Time:	1.600 seconds
Shutdown Time:	1.500 seconds
Play -> Record:	1.000 seconds
Record -> Play (max res):	3.000 seconds
Record -> Play (min res):
Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE:	0.680 seconds
Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE:	0.940 seconds
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus:
Shutter Lag, Prefocus:	0.061 seconds
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format:
Cycle Time Max Res:	2.060 seconds
Cycle Time Min Res:	2.070 seconds
Buffer Frames, Max Res:	10
Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):	1.440
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):	15.00
Movie Sec @ Max Res:
Movie Sec @ Min Res:
Download speed, KB/second:	680.00
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EN-EL8
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary EN-EL8 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
More Information
Notes & Features:
Review URL:	Review
Test Shots URL:	Test Shots
Photo Gallery URL:	Photo Gallery
Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website