Compact / CAMERA REFERENCE

Coolpix S3000

Nikon

Catalogue announcement:

01 / TECHNICAL RECORD

Specifications

Catalogue specifications. Source: DPReview historical specification record ↗.

Sensor and files

Effective pixels
12 megapixels
Sensor size
1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
Sensor type
CCD
Max resolution
4000 x 3000
ISO
Auto, Auto gain ISO 80-1600, Fixed range auto (ISO 80-400, 80-800) 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, 3200
Uncompressed format
No

Lens and focus

Focal length (equiv.)
27–108 mm
Maximum aperture
F3.2–5.9
Optical zoom
4×
Manual focus
No
Macro focus range
8 cm (3.15″)
Image stabilization
No

Exposure and shooting

Continuous drive
3.0 fps
Exposure compensation
±2 (at 1/2 EV, 1/3 EV steps)
Metering modes
MultiCenter-weightedSpot
Aperture priority
No
Shutter priority
No
Built-in flash
Yes
External flash
No

Video and audio

Resolutions
640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Format
Motion JPEG
Microphone
Mono

Viewfinder and screen

Viewfinder type
None
Screen size
2.7″
Screen dots
230,000
Articulated LCD
Fixed
Touch screen
No

Body and connections

Storage types
SD/SDHC, Internal
Battery description
Lithium-ion EN-EL10 battery & charger
Weight (inc. batteries)
116 g (0.26 lb / 4.09 oz)
Dimensions
94 x 56 x 19 mm (3.7 x 2.2 x 0.75″)
Environmentally sealed
No
USB
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI
No
Remote control
No

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03 / PROVENANCE

Sources and dates

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