Compact / CAMERA REFERENCE

Coolpix S8000

Nikon

Catalogue announcement:

Nikon Coolpix S8000
Photo: Nikon ↗

01 / TECHNICAL RECORD

Specifications

Catalogue specifications. Source: DPReview historical specification record ↗.

Sensor and files

Effective pixels
14 megapixels
Sensor size
1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
Sensor type
CCD
Max resolution
4320 x 3240
ISO
Auto, Auto gain ISO 100-1600, Fixed range auto (100-400, 100-800) 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, 3200
Uncompressed format
No

Lens and focus

Focal length (equiv.)
30–300 mm
Maximum aperture
F3.5–5.6
Optical zoom
10×
Manual focus
No
Macro focus range
2 cm (0.79″)
Image stabilization
Optical

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 ((Pop-Up))
External flash
No

Video and audio

Resolutions
1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Format
H.264
Microphone
Stereo

Viewfinder and screen

Viewfinder type
None
Screen size
3″
Screen dots
921,000
Articulated LCD
Fixed
Touch screen
No

Body and connections

Storage types
SD/SDHC, Internal
Battery description
Lithium-ion EN-EL12 battery & charger
Weight (inc. batteries)
183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)
Dimensions
103 x 57 x 27 mm (4.06 x 2.24 x 1.06″)
Environmentally sealed
No
USB
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI
Yes
Remote control
No

02 / INDEPENDENT COVERAGE

Reviews and field reports

03 / PROVENANCE

Sources and dates

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Archive updated 2026-10-04. Archive coverage and dataset credits →