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Model Name: Nikon Coolpix S5 
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Manufacturer URL: Manufacturer website
Predecessor:  
Successor:  
General
Model Number: S5
Alternate Model Number(s):  
Camera Format: Compact
Currently Manufactured: No
Retail Price: $349.95
Street Price: $288.27
Date Available: 2006-03-31
Tripod Mount: Yes
Weight: 4.8 oz (135 g)
Size: 3.7 x 2.3 x 0.8 in.
(93 x 59 x 20 mm)
Waterproof: No
Waterproof Depth: n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:  
Effective Megapixels: 6.0
Sensor Format: 1/2.5 inch
Sensor size: 24.7104mm2 (5.76mm x 4.29mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 2.05 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: n/a
Aspect Ratio:  
Color Filter Type:  
Anti Aliasing Filter:  
Self-Cleaning: No
Sensor shift image stabilization: No
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: 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3),
2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3),
1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3),
640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:
Continuous-mode frames/second: 2.0
Video Capture
Can take movies: No
Movie Resolution: 640x480 (15.00)
160x120 (15.00)
Movie File Format: QuickTime
Composite Video Out: Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:
HD Video Connection:
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: n/a
Lens: Zoom Nikkor ED
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 35 - 105mm
Focal Length (actual): 5.8 - 17.4mm
Zoom Ratio: 3.00x
Aperture Range: f/3.0 (wide) / f/5.4 (tele) - ???
Integrated ND Filter: No
Normal Focus Range: 30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 4 cm to Infinity
1.6 in to Infinity
Filter Thread: n/a
Thread Type: n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: No
Digital Zoom: Yes
Digital Zoom Values: 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes
Auto Focus Type: Includes Face Priority AF
Auto Focus Assist Light? No
Manual Focus: Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: LCD
Viewfinder Type:  
Focus Peaking: No
EVF Resolution: n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):  
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):  
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: No
Rear Display: Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 2.5
Rear Display Resolution: 230,000 dots
Touchscreen: No
Articulating Screen: No
Tilt Swivel Screen:
Selfie Screen:
Max Playback Zoom:  
Top Deck Display:
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):  
Minimum ISO (native):  
ISO Settings: Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400
Auto ISO Mode: No
White Balance Settings: Auto, Preset, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Flash
Shutter Speed Range: 1/500 - 2 sec
Bulb Mode: No
Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: 256-segment matrix
Program Auto Exposure: No
Aperture Priority: No
Shutter Priority: No
Full Manual Exposure: No
Creative Exposure Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night landscape, Close up, Museum, Firework show, Copy, Back light, Panorama assist
Self Timer: 3 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):  
High Resolution Composite: No
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes
Flash Modes: Auto, Auto with Red-eye Reduction (In-Camera Red-Eye Fix), Flash cancel, Anytime flash and Slow sync
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): n/a
Flash Range Description: Wide: 1 ft.�8 ft. 6 in./ 0.3-2.6m; Tele: 1 ft.�4 ft. 7 in./0.3-1.4m
Max Flash Sync:  
Flash Exposure Compensation:  
External Flash Connection: n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:  
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: SD
UHS Support:  
Other Memory:  
Dual Card Slots: No
RAW Capture Support:
Uncompressed Format:  
Movie File Format: QuickTime
Included Memory: 23.0 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 1.1
PictBridge Compliant: Yes
DPOF Compliant: No
Remote Control:
Remote Control Type:  
Connections (extended): ImageLink camera dock
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): 1.67
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? No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): 2.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): 4
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): 0.47 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): 0.63 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): 0.100 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):  
Startup Time: 2.1 seconds
Play -> Record Time: 1.1 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power: 5.0 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): 210 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):  
Battery Life, Video:  
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 (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software: PictureProject
OS Compatibility: Windows, MacOS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: Vibration reduction available in movie mode only.

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