Nikon has announced four new Coolpix S-series ultra compact cameras. The S560, S610, S610c and S710 offer a variety of zoom ranges and megapixel counts. The S710 offers a 14.5 megapixel sensor and an optically stabilized 3.5x zoom starting at 28 mm equivalent. The S610 offers 10 megapixes and 4x stabilized zoom, while the ‘C’ version is the world’s first to boast the easy-connect WiFi Protected Setup certification. All are available in a variety of colors such as “Urban Black” and “Sakura [cherry blossom] Pink.”
Nikon Coolpix S710 digital camera specifications:
| Format | Ultra Compact |
| Price (street) |
$287.00
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| Release Status | |
 Max resolution |
4352 x 3264 |
| Low resolution |
4352 x 3264, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, , 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, |
| Image ratio w:h |
4:3, 16:9 |
| Effective pixels |
14.5 million |
| Sensor photo detectors |
15.0 million |
| Sensor size |
1/1.72 ” (7.40 x 5.55 mm, 0.41 cm²) |
| Pixel density |
35 MP/cm² |
| Sensor type |
CCD |
| Sensor manufacturer |
Unknown |
| ISO rating |
Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (6400 & 12,800 at 3 MP) |
| Zoom wide (W) |
28 mm |
| Zoom tele (T) |
101 mm (3.6 x) |
| Digital zoom |
Yes, 4x |
| Image stabilization |
Yes, Sensor shift |
| Auto Focus |
Unknown |
| Manual Focus |
No |
| Normal focus range |
50 cm |
| Macro focus range |
10 cm |
| White balance override |
5 positions, manual preset |
| Aperture range |
F2.8 – F5.6 |
| Min shutter |
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| Max shutter |
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| Built-in Flash | Yes |
| Flash range | 4.8 m |
| External flash | No |
| Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync |
| Exposure compensation |
-2 to +2 EV in 1/3 EV steps |
| Metering |
256 segment Matrix, Center-Weighted, Spot, Spot AF Area |
| Aperture priority |
Yes |
| Shutter priority |
Yes |
| Focal length multiplier |
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| Lens thread | No |
| Continuous Drive |
Yes |
| Movie Clips | Yes, 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 30 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps |
| Remote control | No |
| Self-timer | Yes, 3 or 10 sec |
| Timelapse recording |
No |
| Orientation sensor | Yes |
| Storage types |
SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage included |
42 MB |
| Uncompressed format |
No |
| Quality Levels |
High, Normal |
| Viewfinder |
None |
| LCD |
3 “ |
| LCD Dots |
230,000 |
| Live View |
No |
| USB |
USB 2.0 (480Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI |
No |
| Wireless |
No |
| Environmentally sealed | No |
| Battery |
Lithium-Ion (EN-EL12) & charger |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 195 g (6.9 oz) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 58 x 24 mm (3.7 x 2.3 x 0.9 in) |
| Notes | ISO 12,800 |
| Resolution Chart | |
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