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Nikon COOLPIX S4100 Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:131 gBattery life (CIPA):190 shots

Nikon COOLPIX S4100 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

4.4

Overall score

Score
4.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

90%

4.0

Technical score

10%

8.1

User score

â–¼Worse than 81% of cameras
4.0

Technical score

Technical score
4.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

28%

4.1

Sensor & Image

25%

2.9

Photo Features

18%

4.4

Video & Audio

14%

6.9

Display & Design

8%

2.5

Battery & Power

7%

2.1

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 88% of cameras
8.1

User score

User score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

8.7

Number of reviews

Based on 303 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 73% of cameras
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    N/A~ £90

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Technical Specifications of camera Nikon COOLPIX S4100

Technical score
Technical score
4.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components:

28%

4.1

Sensor & Image

25%

2.9

Photo Features

18%

4.4

Video & Audio

14%

6.9

Display & Design

8%

2.5

Battery & Power

7%

2.1

Connectivity & Storage

4.0
User score
User score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

8.7

Number of reviews

Based on 303 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.1
Popularity
Popularity
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 82% of models
Popularity:
Nikon COOLPIX S4100 has a popularity score of 8.7, which is higher than 81.5% of cameras.
8.7
Value for money
Value for money
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components:

60%

4.4

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.1
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This camera uses a sensor classified as 1/2.3"; it is smaller than the sensor in 60.5% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 38.1% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
14 MP
Main camera megapixels
14 MP
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
This camera has a sensor resolution of 14 MP, which is lower than that of 78.6% of cameras and equal to that of 3.5% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
1.43 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.43 µm
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.43 µm, which are smaller than those in 67.6% of cameras and the same size as those in 2.7% of cameras.
Base ISO
80
Base ISO
80
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 80 which is lower than that of 80.3% of cameras and equal to that of 15.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 3200 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 3,200
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 3,200, which is lower than that of 62.9% of cameras and equal to that of 22.7% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
9
N. of focus points
9
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has 9 focus points, fewer than the number offered by 67.1% of cameras and equal to the number offered by 26% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
â–¼ Worse than 37% of models
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
1,280 px
Max video resolution
1,280 px
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
This camera supports 1,280 px video recording which is lower quality than that of 71.4% of cameras and equal to that of 18.5% of cameras.
Video bitrate
?
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
â–¼ Worse than 12% of models
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:2
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:2
â–² Better than 78% of models
This camera supports 4:2:2 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 77.9% of cameras and equal to that of 22.1% of cameras.
Video codecs
Motion JPEG
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Type
compact
Weight
131 g
Weight
131 g
★ Better than 93% of models
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 131 g which is lighter than 92.9% of cameras and equal to the weight of 0.1% of cameras.
Width
95 mm
Width
95 mm
★ Better than 93% of models
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera has a width of 95 mm which is narrower than 93.3% of cameras and equal to that of 0.2% of cameras.
Height
57 mm
Height
57 mm
★ Better than 91% of models
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera has a height of 57 mm which is shorter than 90.8% of cameras and equal to that of 1% of cameras.
Thickness
19.9 mm
Thickness
19.9 mm
★ Better than 94% of models
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera has a thickness of 19.9 mm which is thinner than 94.2% of cameras and equal to that of 0.4% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
190 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
190 shots
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 190 shots, which is shorter than that of 94.6% of cameras and equal to that of 1.1% of cameras.
Battery capacity
700 mAh
Battery capacity
700 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has a battery capacity of 700 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 88.2% of cameras and equal to those in 3.6% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
This camera does not support Wi-Fi. 47.9% of cameras include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Nikon COOLPIX S4100 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • 264 g lighter
    Weight
    131 g
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (131 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    131 g vs 395 g
  • Has a touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This camera has a touchscreen, the average camera does not. 36.6% of cameras support touchscreen input.
  • More complete chroma subsampling
    Video chroma subsampling
    4:2:2
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This camera supports better video chroma subsampling than the average camera (4:2:2 vs 4:2:0). The average camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling.
    4:2:2 vs 4:2:0
  • Supports touch autofocus
    Touch autofocus
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This camera supports touch autofocus, the average camera does not. 34.9% of cameras support touch autofocus.
  • 24.9 mm narrower
    Width
    95 mm
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (95 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    95 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 26.1 mm thinner
    Thickness
    19.9 mm
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (19.9 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    19.9 mm vs 46 mm
  • 16.9 mm shorter body
    Height
    57 mm
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (57 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    57 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 3.22x cheaper
    Nikon COOLPIX S4100 is cheaper than the average camera (£90 vs £290).
    £90 vs £290
  • 3.22x cheaper
    Nikon COOLPIX S4100 is cheaper than the average camera (£90 vs £290).
    £90 vs £290
  • 0.8% higher user score
    User score
    8.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Nikon COOLPIX S4100
    the average camera
    Nikon COOLPIX S4100 has a higher user score than the average camera (8.06 vs 8.000).
    8.06 vs 8
  • 4.49x more popular
    Nikon COOLPIX S4100 is more popular than the average camera (8.67 vs 1.9).
    8.67 vs 1.93
  • 264 g lighter
    Weight
    131 g
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (131 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    131 g vs 395 g
  • Has a touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This camera has a touchscreen, the average camera does not. 36.6% of cameras support touchscreen input.
  • 24.9 mm narrower
    Width
    95 mm
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (95 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    95 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 26.1 mm thinner
    Thickness
    19.9 mm
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (19.9 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    19.9 mm vs 46 mm
  • 16.9 mm shorter body
    Height
    57 mm
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (57 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    57 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • Supports touch autofocus
    Touch autofocus
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This camera supports touch autofocus, the average camera does not. 34.9% of cameras support touch autofocus.
  • More complete chroma subsampling
    Video chroma subsampling
    4:2:2
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This camera supports better video chroma subsampling than the average camera (4:2:2 vs 4:2:0). The average camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling.
    4:2:2 vs 4:2:0
  • 0.02 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.02 GB
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.02 GB vs 0 GB
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 5 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    0.7 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (0.7 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    0.7 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • Lower video resolution
    Max video resolution
    1,280 px
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera records lower-resolution video than the average camera (1280 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    1280 px vs 1920 px
  • 1.91 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.43 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.4 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.43 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    14 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (14 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    14 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 140 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    190 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (190 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    190 shots vs 330 shots
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • 1.91 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.43 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.4 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.43 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    14 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (14 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    14 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 22,100 ISO lower extended sensitivity limit
    Max expanded ISO
    3,200 ISO
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <3.2k ISO – >102.4k ISO
    This camera has a lower expanded ISO than the average camera (3200 ISO vs 25300 ISO). The average camera reaches an expanded ISO of 25300 ISO.
    Reduced resolution only.
    3,200 ISO vs 25,300 ISO
  • 3,200 ISO lower maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    3,200 ISO
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >40k ISO
    This camera has a lower maximum sensitivity than the average camera (3200 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 2 older
    Release date
    2011
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera is older than the average camera (2011 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    February 2011
    2,011 vs 2,013
  • 5 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    0.7 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (0.7 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    0.7 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • 14 fewer AF points
    N. of focus points
    9
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has fewer focus points than the average camera (9 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    9 vs 23
  • No manual focus mode
    Manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual focus, the average camera does. 71.7% of cameras include a manual focus mode.
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual exposure, the average camera does. 72% of cameras support manual exposure controls.
  • 26 s shorter maximum exposure
    Longest shutter speed
    4 s
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <4 s – >1.8k s
    This camera supports a shorter maximum exposure than the average camera (4 s s vs 30 s s). The average camera supports a longest shutter speed of 30 s s.
    4 s vs 30 s
  • Lower video resolution
    Max video resolution
    1,280 px
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera records lower-resolution video than the average camera (1280 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    1280 px vs 1920 px
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 140 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    190 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (190 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    190 shots vs 330 shots
  • 420 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    700 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a lower battery capacity than the average camera (700 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    700 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • No HDMI output
    HDMI output
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This camera does not support HDMI output, the average camera does. 78.7% of cameras support HDMI output.

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08/02/2011
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15/11/2011
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What we like about Nikon COOLPIX S4100

  • Compact and lightweight design, making it highly portable
  • User-friendly interface with a 3-inch touchscreen for easy navigation
  • Effective 4-way VR image stabilization for reducing blur
  • Fast and accurate autofocus, including subject tracking and face detection
  • Stylish aesthetic available in multiple vibrant colors like plum and red
  • Good overall image resolution for its class (14 megapixels)

What we don't like about Nikon COOLPIX S4100

  • Short battery life, averaging only about 190 shots per charge
  • Touchscreen can be unresponsive or difficult when swiping through photos
  • Lack of advanced connectivity features like Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
  • Limited video quality, capped at 720p HD rather than Full HD
  • Poor performance in low light due to the small CCD sensor and dim telephoto aperture
  • Slow continuous shooting speed (approx. 0.7 to 1 fps)
  • No manual focus or RAW shooting capabilities for advanced users

Verdict

The Nikon Coolpix S4100 is an ultra-compact digital camera featuring a 14-megapixel CCD sensor and a 5x wide-angle NIKKOR optical zoom lens (26–130mm equivalent) with an f/3.2–6.5 aperture. Its primary characteristics include a 3-inch high-resolution touchscreen LCD for intuitive navigation and touch-to-focus shooting, as well as 720p HD movie recording via a dedicated button. Main pros consist of its pocket-friendly design, weighing only 131g, and 4-way electronic vibration reduction for reduced blur. However, available cons include limited battery life of approximately 190 shots per charge, poor performance in low-light conditions due to a small sensor, and a slow continuous shooting speed of just 0.7 fps.

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