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The latest compact cameras from Nikon


Nikon Coolpix P5000  
 
Nikon Coolpix P5000 front view Nikon Coolpix P5000 rear view Nikon Coolpix P5000 top view
     
Sensor: 10 Mpixel CCD / 1/1.8in
Image size: 3648 x 2736 pixels / 4:3
Lens: 36-126mm, f2.7~5.3 (35mm equiv), 7.5-26.3mm actual
Screen: 2.5in, 230K pixels
  Memory format: SD / SDHC
Size: 101x60x21mm / 3.9x2.5x1.6in
Weight: 200g / 7.1oz (ex battery)
Announced: February 2007

The Nikon Coolpix P5000 offers 10 Megapixels, a 3.5X optical zoom and 21MB of internal memory. Sporting face detection and optical stabilisation, it can take 4cm close-ups, has sensitivity from 64 to 3200 ISO (5MP at 3200 ISO), and in-camera effects including Red-Eye correction and D-Lighting to optimise tonal range. There's also Auto, Program, Aperture and Shutter Priority modes, 15 scene presets and a 30fps VGA movie mode.





Nikon Coolpix L11  
 
Nikon Coolpix L11 top view Nikon Coolpix L11 rear view Nikon Coolpix L11 front view
     
Sensor: 6 Mpixel CCD / 1/2.5in
Image size: 2816 x 2112 pixels
Lens: 37.5-112.5mm, f2.8~5.2 (35mm equiv), 6.2-18.6mm actual
Screen: 2.4in, 115K
  Memory format: SD / SDHC
Size: 90x61x27mm / 3.5x2.4x1.0in
Weight: 125g /4.4oz (ex battery)
Announced: February 2007

The Nikon Coolpix L11 features 6 Megapixel resolution, a 3X optical zoom, and face detection which can lock focus and track faces across the frame. Various effects can be applied in-camera including D-Lighting and Red-Eye correction. It can focus as close as 15cm in macro mode, offers sensitivity from 64 to 800 ISO, and has 15 scene presets along with a VGA movie mode which records 640x480 video at 30fps.



Nikon Coolpix L10  
 
 
Nikon Coolpix L10 - front view Nikon Coolpix L10 - top view Nikon Coolpix L10 - rear view
     
Sensor: 5 Mpixel CCD / 1/2.5in
Image size: 2560 x 1920 pixels / 4:3
Lens: 37.5-112.5mm, f2.8~5.2 (35mm equiv), 6.2-18.6mm actual
Screen: 2in, 153K pixels
  Memory format: SD / SDHC
Size: 90x61x27mm / 3.5x2.4x1.0in
Weight: 115g /4.1oz (ex battery)
Announced: February 2007

The Nikon Coolpix L10 was announced at the same time as the L11 featuring a lower 5 Megapixel resolution and smaller 2in screen. It has a 3X optical zoom and face detection which can lock focus and track faces across the frame. Various effects can be applied in-camera including D-Lighting and Red-Eye correction. It can focus as close as 15cm in macro mode, offers sensitivity from 64 to 800 ISO, and has 15 scene presets along with a VGA movie mode which records 640x480 video at 30fps.


 


Nikon Coolpix S200  
 
Nikon Coolpix S200 front view Nikon Coolpix S200 case Nikon Coolpix S200 rear view
     
Sensor: 7.1 Mpixel CCD / 1/2.5in
Image size: 3072 x 2304 pixels / 4:3
Lens: 38-114mm, f3.1~5.9 (35mm equiv), 6.3-18.9mm actual
Screen: 2.5in, 153K pixels
  Memory format: SD / SDHC
Size: 92x57x19mm / 3.6x2.2x0.7in
Weight: 125g / 4.4oz (ex battery)
Announced: February 2007

The Nikon Coolpix S200 offers 7.1 Megapixel resolution, a 3X optical zoom, and 'electronic VR' (which doesn't use lens or sensor shift). It supports face detection and in-camera effects including D-Lighting and Red-Eye correction. It can take 10cm close-ups and offers sensitivity from 50 to 1000 ISO. There's 15 scene presets and a 30fps VGA movie mode with a time-lapse option.



Nikon Coolpix S500  
 
Nikon Coolpix S500 case Nikon Coolpix S500 front view Nikon Coolpix S500 rear view
     
Sensor: 7.1 Mpixel CCD / 1/2.5in
Image size: 2816 x 2112 pixels / 4:3
Lens: 35-105mm, f2.8~4.7 (35mm equiv), 5.7-17.1mm actual
Screen: 2.5in, 230K pixels
  Memory format: SD / SDHC
Size: 88x51x22mm / 3.5x2x0.9in
Weight: 125g / 4.4oz (ex battery)
Announced: February 2007

The Nikon Coolpix S500 features 7.1 Megapixel resolution, a 3X optical zoom and claims to have both the world's smallest body and fastest power up time for a compact (0.6 secs). It has optical VR to reduce camera shake, face detection and in-camera effects including D-Lighting and Red-Eye correction. It can focus as close as 15cm and offers sensitivity from 50 to 2000 ISO. There's 15 scene presets and a 30fps VGA movie mode.


 



Nikon Coolpix S50 and Coolpix S50c  
 
Nikon Coolpix S50c rear view Nikon Coolpix S50 top view Nikon Coolpix S50 front view
     
Sensor: 7.2 Mpixel CCD / 1/2.5in
Image size: 3072 x 2304 pixels / 4:3
Lens: 38-114mm, f3.3~4.2 (35mm equiv), 6.3-18.9mm actual
Screen: 3in, 230K pixels
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Memory format:
SD / SDHC
Size: 93x59x21mm / 3.6x2.3x0.8in
Weight: 125g / 4.4oz (ex battery)
Announced: February 2007

The Nikon Coolpix S50 and S50c are virtually identical apart from the S50c's built-in Wi-Fi connectivity. Both offer 7.2 Megapixels, 3X optical zooms and large 3in LCD displays. There's optical stabilisation, face detection and in-camera effects including D-Lighting and Red-Eye correction. Both focus down to 4cm and offer sensitivity from 100 to 1600 ISO. There's 15 scene presets, VGA movies at 30fps, and a Pictmotion mode with the chance to upload your own music files.



Nikon Coolpix L12  
 
Nikon Coolpix L12 top view Nikon Coolpix L12 front view Nikon Coolpix L12 rear view
     
Sensor: 7.1 Mpixel CCD / 1/2.5in
Image size: 3072 x 2304 pixels / 4:3
Lens: 35-105mm, f2.8~4.7 (35mm equiv), 5.7-17.1mm actual
Screen: 2.5in, 115K pixels
  Memory format: SD / SDHC
Size: 91x61x26mm / 3.6x2.4x1.0in
Weight: 125g / 4.4oz (ex battery)
Announced: February 2007

The Nikon Coolpix L12 offers 6 Megapixel resolution, a 3X optical zoom and 21MB of internal memory. It features face detection and in-camera effects including D-Lighting and Red-Eye correction. It can focus as close as 15cm and offers sensitivity from 50 to 1600 ISO. There's also 15 scene presets and a 30fps VGA movie mode.


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