Nikon S51c Specifications

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Model Name:	Nikon Coolpix S51c
Prices:
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:
General
Model Number:	S51c
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Ultra Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$329.95
Street Price:	$251.97
Date Available:	2007-09-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	5.0 oz (142 g) includes batteries
Size:	3.8 x 2.3 x 0.8 in. (98 x 59 x 21 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	8.1
Sensor Format:	1/2.5 inch
Sensor size:	24.7104mm² (5.76mm x 4.29mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.77 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 16:9
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:	3246 x 2448 (7.9 MP, 4:3), 3200 x 1800 (5.8 MP, 16:9), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 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:	0.9
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	640x480 (30/15/10/5) 320x240 (30) 160x120 (15)
Movie File Format:	AVI
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:	Nikkor lens, 12 elements in 9 groups
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	38 - 114mm
Focal Length (actual):	6.3 - 18.9mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.3 - 6.6 (wide) / f/4.2 - 8.4 (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:	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast detect with 5-area auto, center, 99 area manual selection
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	No
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):	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	230,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating Screen:	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x
Top Deck Display:

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):
Minimum ISO (native):
ISO Settings:	Auto (100 - 800), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Manual, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Flash
Shutter Speed Range:	1/2000 - 4 sec
Bulb Mode:	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	224 segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom)
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes
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, Fireworks, Copy, Backlight, Panorama assist, High sensitivity
Self Timer:	10, 3 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto with Red-eye Reduction, Off, Fill, Slow Sync
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Auto ISO: 0.3 to 6m (W); 0.3 to 4m (T)
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:
Uncompressed Format:
Movie File Format:	AVI
Included Memory:	13.0 MB
Included Memory Type:	Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	Yes
NFC:
Bluetooth:	No
Built-In GPS:	No
Microphone Jack:	No
Headphone Jack:	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	No
Remote Control Type:
Connections (extended):	Multi-connector (supports ImageLink), IEEE 802.11b/g

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	3.79
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):	0.9
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	Unlimited
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):	0.81 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.99 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):	0.230 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	3.8 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	1.2 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	6.7 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	150 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	1 x proprietary EN-EL8
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x proprietary 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
OS Compatibility:	Windows Vista, XP; Mac OS X 10.3.9, 10.4.x
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Optical VR image stabilization, Face Priority AF, D-lighting, Best Shot Selector, Pictmotion, IEEE 802.11b/g WiFi.