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Nikon Coolpix Comparison Chart
by Nikonians Armando J. Heredia & Paul Fisher

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Coolpix model:
8800 8700 8400 7900 7600
5900 5700 5600 5400 5200 5100
4800 4600 4500 4200 4100
3700 3200 2200 S1 S2
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5200
5100
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3700 3200 2200 S1
Price: Quoted in US$, April 2005. Prices marked "n/a" were not listed then
 $ 999 $ 799 $ 899 $ 499 n/a
$ 349 n/a $ 279 n/a $ 299 n/a
$ 399 $ 199 n/a $ 234 n/a
$ 319 $ 199 n/a n/a  
Major features:
  1. 8 megapixels
  2. 10x Zoom-Nikkor lens (35-350mm equiv.) with 2 ED glass elements
  3. 4x digital zoom
  4. Vibration Reduction
  5. Magnesium alloy body with Vari-Angle swivel-type LCD monitor and high-res electronic viewfinder with Framing Guides
  6. P, S, A, M exposure modes plus AUTO and 15 Scene modes
  7. 256-segment Matrix, centre-weighted and spot metering selectable with Real-Time Histogram
  8. Full range of movie modes including Time Lapse
  9. ISO-standard hot shoe accepts Nikon Speedlights for i-TTL auto control
  10. Advanced Red-eye Reduction for automatic in-camera image correction
  1. 8 megapixels
  2. 10x Zoom-Nikkor lens (35-350mm equiv.) with 2 ED glass elements
  3. 4x digital zoom
  4. Vibration Reduction
  5. Magnesium alloy body with Vari-Angle swivel-type LCD monitor and high-res electronic viewfinder with Framing Guides
  6. P, S, A, M exposure modes plus AUTO and 15 Scene modes
  7. 256-segment Matrix, centre-weighted and spot metering selectable with Real-Time Histogram
  8. Full range of movie modes including Time Lapse
  9. ISO-standard hot shoe accepts Nikon Speedlights for i-TTL auto control
  10. Advanced Red-eye Reduction for automatic in-camera image correction
  1. 8 megapixels
  2. 3.5x Zoom-Nikkor lens (24-85mm equiv.) with 2 ED glass elements
  3. 4x digital zoom
  4. Magnesium alloy body with Vari-Angle swivel-type LCD monitor and high-res electronic viewfinder
  5. P, S, A, M exposure modes plus AUTO and 15 Scene modes
  6. 256-segment Matrix, centre-weighted and spot metering selectable
  7. TV-sized movies with sound @ 30fps, digital movement compensation
  8. ISO-standard hot shoe accepts Nikon Speedlights for i-TTL auto control
  9. Advanced Red-eye Reduction for automatic in-camera image correction
  10. Raw (NEF), TIFF and JPEG formats
  11. Macro shooting to 3cm
  1. 7.1 megapixels
  2. 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens (38-114mm equiv.)
  3. 4x digital zoom
  4. Metal body construction
  5. Macro shooting from 4cm
  6. 14MB internal memory, SD card-compatible
  7. New handy features to fix red-eye, enhance portraits and even flash exposure
  8. Advanced controls for white balance, autofocus and more
  9. New Underwater Scene mode for use in optional waterproof housing
  10. Images can be improved in-camera after shooting
  1. 7.1 megapixels
  2. 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens (38-114mm equiv.)
  3. 4x digital zoom
  4. Extremely easy to use
  5. 16 Scene modes include new Underwater mode for use in optional waterproof housing
  6. Macro shooting from 4cm
  7. 14MB internal memory, SD card-compatible
  8. New handy features to fix red-eye, enhance portraits and even flash exposure
  9. Images can be improved in-camera after shooting
Major features:
  1. 5.1 megapixels
  2. 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens (38-114mm equiv.)
  3. 4x digital zoom
  4. Metal body construction
  5. Macro shooting from 4cm
  6. 14MB internal memory, SD card-compatible
  7. New handy features to fix red-eye, enhance portraits and even flash exposure
  8. Advanced controls for white balance, autofocus and more
  9. New Underwater Scene mode for use in optional waterproof housing
  10. Images can be improved in-camera after shooting
  • 5.0 megapixels
  • 8x Zoom-Nikkor lens (35-280mm equiv.) with 2 ED glass-molded lens elements
  • 4x digital zoom
  • Magnesium alloy body with Vari-Angle swivel-type LCD monitor and electronic viewfinder
  • P, S, A, M exposure modes
  • 256-segment Matrix, centre-weighted and spot metering selectable
  • Movies with sound @ 15fps up to 60 seconds
  • Raw (NEF), TIFF and JPEG formats
  • ISO-standard hot shoe accepts Nikon TTL Speedlights
    1. 5.1 megapixels
    2. 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens (35-105mm equiv.)
    3. 4x digital zoom
    4. Extremely easy to use
    5. 16 Scene modes include new Underwater mode for use in optional waterproof housing
    6. Macro shooting from 4cm
    7. 14MB internal memory, SD card-compatible
    8. New handy features to fix red-eye, enhance portraits and even flash exposure
    9. Images can be improved in-camera after shooting
    1. 5.1 megapixels
    2. 4x Zoom-Nikkor lens (28-116mm equiv.) with 2 aspherical elements and 1 ED glass element
    3. 4x digital zoom
    4. Magnesium alloy body with Vari-Angle swivel-type LCD monitor
    5. P, S, A, M exposure modes plus AUTO and 15 Scene modes
    6. 256-segment Matrix, centre-weighted and spot metering selectable
    7. TV-sized movies with sound @ 15fps up to 70 seconds
    8. Raw (NEF), TIFF and JPEG formats
    9. ISO-standard hot shoe accepts Nikon TTL Speedlights
    1. 5.1 megapixels
    2. 3x Zoom-Nikkor lens (38-114mm equiv.) with 2 aspherical elements and 1 ED glass element
    3. 4x digital zoom
    4. Sleek aluminium body, styled to match the Coolpix 4200
    5. Advanced Red-eye Reduction for automatic in-camera image correction
    6. 12Mb internal memory for shooting without an SD card
    7. AUTO mode plus 15 Scene modes, 4 with Scene Assistance
    8. Multi-Area AF
    1. 5.1 megapixels
    2. 3x Zoom-Nikkor lens (35-105mm equiv.)
    3. 4x digital zoom
    4. AUTO mode plus 15 Scene modes, 4 with Scene Assistance
    5. TV-size movies with sound @ 15fps
    6. Compatibility with a wide range of AA-size rechargeable and disposable batteries
    7. Other features include 5 colour options, AF illumination assist, Blur Warning function and Noise Reduction
    Major features:
    1. 4.0 megapixels
    2. 8.3x optical zoom with telephoto to 300mm
    3. Ultra-close focusing to 1cm
    4. Most compact in class
    5. 15 Scene modes
    1. 4.0 megapixels
    2. 3x Zoom-Nikkor lens (34-102mm equiv.)
    3. 4x digital zoom
    4. Extremely easy to use
    5. Macro shooting from 4cm
    6. 14MB internal memory, SD card-compatible
    7. 16 Scene modes include new Underwater mode for use in optional underwater housing
    8. Images can be improved in-camera after shooting
    1. 4.0 effective megapixels
    2. 4x optical zoom
    3. Swivel-type design for flexible viewing and compact storage
    4. Scene modes
    5. Sync socket connects to Nikon TTL Speedlights
    1. 4.0 megapixels
    2. 3x optical zoom
    3. Movies up to TV size
    4. 12MB internal memory for shooting without a memory card
    1. 4.0 effective megapixels
    2. Large, clear LCD (1.6-in., 80,000-dot TFT)
    3. 14.5MB of internal storage memory
    4. AF-assist illuminator
    5. 15 Scene Modes including four with Scene Assistance function (Portrait, Night portrait, Landscape, Sports)
    6. Macro shooting from as close as 4cm (1.6 inches)
    7. Three movie modes with sound: TV movie (640), Small movie (320), Smaller movie (160)
    8. 5 Color Options comprising Standard color, Vivid color, Black-and-white, Sepia and Cyanotype
    9. Date Counter imprints the number of days to, or time since, a specified occasion
    10. Compatible with widely available LR6/AA-size alkaline batteries
    11. Blur Warning alerts users of camera shake
    12. Nikon's Best Shot Selector takes a series of shots, then automatically picks and records the clearest one
    13. PictBridge support enables direct printing
    Major features:
    1. Macro shooting as close as 4cm (1.6 in.)
    2. 15 Scene Modes
    3. Multi-area focus with a choice of 5 focus areas
    4. Continuous shooting up to 3 images at 2.5 fps (H) or 1.5 fps (L)
    5. Eight Movie Modes: TV Movie Mode (640) at 30 fps or 15 fps, Small size (320) at 30 fps o 15 fps, Smaller size (160) at 15 fps, B/W Movie (320), Sepia movie (320), Time-lapse Movie (640) at 30 fps
    6. Interval Timer Shooting
    7. Voice recording function
    8. Sound release function added to the self-timer mode
    9. Date imprint function
    10. Direct printing from the camera to PictBridge compatible printers and Epson USB Direct-Print printers
    11. Time Zone Setting, 3 different shutter sounds, and menu support in 10 languages
    12. High definition 1.5-in. 134,000-pixel TFT LCD monitor and a handy Mode Dial
    1. Large, clear LCD (1.6-in., 80,000-dot TFT)
    2. 14.5MB of internal storage memory
    3. AF-assist illuminator
    4. 15 Scene Modes, including four with Scene Assistance function (Portrait, Night portrait, Landscape, Sports)
    5. Macro shooting as close as 4cm (1.6 in.)
    6. Three movie modes with sound: TV movie (640), Small movie (320), Smaller movie (160)
    7. 5 Color Options comprising Standard color, Vivid color, Black-and-white, Sepia, and Cyanotype
    8. Compatible with widely available LR6/AA-size alkaline batteries
    9. Date counter records the number of days to, or since, a specified occasion
    10. Blur Warning alerts the user of shots compromised by camera shake
    11. PictBridge support enables direct printing
    12. Nikon's Best Shot Selector takes a series of shots, then automatically picks and records the clearest one
    1. Large, clear LCD (1.6-in., 80,000-dot TFT)
    2. 14.5MB of internal storage memory enables shooting without compatible memory media and supports copying of shots between SD memory cards
    3. 15 Scene Modes, including four with Scene Assistance function (Portrait, Night portrait, Landscape, Sports)
    4. Macro shooting as close as 4cm (1.6 in.)
    5. Three movie modes: TV movie (640), Small movie (320), Smaller movie (160)
    6. 5 Color Options comprising Standard color, Vivid color, Black-and-white, Sepia, and Cyanotype
    7. Compatible with widely available LR6/AA-size alkaline batteries
    8. Date counter records the number of days to, or since, a specified occasion
    9. Blur Warning alerts the user of shots compromised by camera shake
    10. PictBridge support enables direct printing
    11. Nikon's Best Shot Selector takes a series of shots, then automatically picks and records the clearest one
    1. 5.1 megapixels
    2. 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED† lens (35-105mm equiv) 4x digital zoom
    3. Aluminium exterior available in three distinctive colours
    4. Macro shooting from 4cm;
    5. 12MB internal memory, SD card-compatible;
    6. New handy features to fix red-eye, enhance portraits and even flash exposure;
    7. Choice of white balance or Auto with TTL control, 5-mode manual Daylight, Incandescent, Flourescent, Cloudy and Speedlight;
    8. 17 Scene Modes featuring Panorama assist, and Underwater assist.
    9. Voice recording,
    10. BSS (Best Shot Selector),
    11. Blur Warning,
    12. Date imprint;
    13. Movie With sound, TV movie (640) at 15fps, Time-lapse movie at 15fps.

    1. 5.1 megapixels
    2. All-weather metal body enables shooting even in adverse conditions
     3. Slim, brushed metal body contrasts well with smooth, sliding lens cover
    4. Highly portable and easy to operate 3x Optical Zoom-Nikkor ED lens
    5. “Right-angled” optics system means lens never protrudes from camera body
    6. Large, bright 2.5-inch Amorphous silicon TFT LCD monitor
    7. D-Lighting copies an image, retaining well-exposed areas and adding light and detail to underexposed parts
    8. Face-priority AF automatically detects, then focuses on people’s faces
    9. In-Camera Red-Eye Fix makes for pleasing night portraits
    10. 16 Scene Modes, four featuring Scene Assist
    11. GUI offers a choice of text menu or icon menu for easy function selection
    12. Handy HELP button provides explanations for each function on main menu
    13. Swift startup of 1 second (approx.); continuous shooting at up to 1.8fps (approx.)
    14. Shoots movies at 15fps with sound; Time-lapse shooting at 15fps without sound
    15. Takes up to 190 shots (approx.) with Rechargeable Battery EN-EL8

    Effective pixels
    		 8.0 million (total pixels: 8.31 million) 8.0 million (total pixels: 8.31 million) 8.0 million (total pixels: 8.31 million) 7.1 million 7.1 million
    Effective pixels:
    		 5.1 million 5.0 million (total pixels: 5.24 million) 5.1 million 5.1 million (total pixels: 5.26 million) 5.1 million (total pixels: 5.26 million) 5.1 million
    Effective pixels:
    		 4.0 million (total pixels: 4.24 million) 4.0 million 4.0 million (total pixels: 4.13 million) 4.0 million (total pixels: 4.13 million) 4.0 million (total pixels: 4.23 million)
    Effective pixels:
    		 3.2 million (total pixels: 3.34 million) 2.0 million (total pixels: 2.14 million) 5.1 million 5.1 million 5.1 million
    Image Size
    		 8M (3,264 x 2,448),
    3:2 (3,264 x 2,176),
    5M (2,592 x 1,944),
    3M (2,048 x 1,536),
    2M (1,600 x 1,200),
    1M (1,280 x 960),
    PC (1,024 x 768),
    TV (640 x 480)     		8M (3,264 x 2,448),
    3:2 (3,264 x 2,176),
    5M (2,592 x 1,944),
    3M (2,048 x 1,536),
    2M (1,600 x 1,200),
    1M (1,280 x 960),
    PC (1,024 x 768),
    TV (640 x 480)     		8M (3,264 x 2,448),
    3:2 (3,264 x 2,176),
    5M (2,592 x 1,944),
    3M (2,048 x 1,536),
    2M (1,600 x 1,200),
    1M (1,280 x 960),
    PC (1,024 x 768),
    TV (640 x 480)     		7M (3072x2304),
    5M (2592x1944),
    3M (2048x1536),
    PC (1024x768),
    TV (640x480)     		High (3072*),
    Normal (3072),
    Normal (2592),
    Normal (2048),
    PC (1024),
    TV (640)
    Image Size:
    		 5M (2592x1944),
    3M (2048x1536),
    2M (1600x1200),
    PC (1024x768),
    TV (640x480)     		2560 (2,560 x 1,920),
    3:2 (2,560 x 1,704),
    1600 (1,600 x 1,200),
    1280 (1,280 x 960),
    1024 (1,024 x 768),
    640 (640 x 480)     		High (2592*),
    Normal (2592),
    Normal (2048),
    PC (1024),
    TV (640)     		5M (2,592 x 1,944),
    3:2 (2,592 x 1,728),
    2M (1,600 x 1,200),
    1M (1,280 x 960),
    PC (1,024 x 768),
    TV (640 x 480)     		5M (2,592 x 1,944),
    3M (2,048 x 1,536),
    2M (1,600 x 1,200),
    PC (1,024 x 768),
    TV (640 x 480)     		High (2,592 x 1,944),
    Normal (2,592 x 1,944),
    Normal (2,048 x 1,536),
    PC Screen (1,024 x 768),
    TV Screen (640 x 480)
    Image Size:
    		 High (2288),
    Normal (2288),
    Normal (1600),
    PC screen (1024),
    TV Screen (640)     		High (2288),
    Normal (2288),
    Normal (1600),
    PC (1024),
    TV (640)     		2272 (2,272 x 1,704),
    3:2 (2,272 x 1,520),
    1600 (1,600 x 1,200),
    1280 (1,280 x 960),
    1024 (1,024 x 768),
    640 (640 x 480)     		4M (2,272 x 1,704)
    3M (2,048 x 1,536)
    2M (1,600 x 1,200)
    PC (1,024 x 768)
    TV (640 x 480)     		High (2288*),
    Normal (2288),
    Normal (1600),
    PC Screen (1024),
    TV Screen (640)
    Image Size:
    		 High (2048*),
    Normal (2048),
    Normal (1600),
    PC Screen (1024),
    TV Screen (640)     		High (2048*),
    Normal (2048),
    Normal (1600),
    PC Screen (1024),
    TV Screen (640)     		High (1600*),
    Normal (1600),
    PC Screen (1024),
    TV Screen (640)     		High (2592*),
    Normal (2592),
    Normal (2048),
    PC (1024),
    TV (640)     		 
    Lens / Digital zoom
    		8x Zoom-Nikkor
    8.9-71.2mm (35mm [135] format equivalent to 35-280mm)
    f/2.8-4.2
    14 elements in 10 groups
    4x digital zoom     		8x Zoom-Nikkor
    8.9 - 71.2mm (35mm [135] format equivalent to 35-280mm) f/2.8-4.2 with macro
    14 elements in 10 groups
    4x digital zoom     		3.5x Zoom-Nikkor
    6.1-21.6mm [35mm (135) format equivalent to 24-85mm]
    f/2.6-4.9
    10 elements in 7 groups
    two glass molded ED lens elements included
    4x digital zoom     		3x Zoom-Nikkor
    7.8-23.4mm [35mm (135) format equivalent to 38-114mm]
    f/2.8-4.9
    7 elements in 6 groups, Digital zoom: up to 4x     		3x optical Zoom-Nikkor ED
    7.8-23.4mm (35mm [135] format equivalent to 38-114mm)
    f/2.8-4.9
    7 elements in 6 groups, Digital zoom: up to 4x
    Lens / Digital zoom:
    		3x Zoom-Nikkor
    7.8-23.4mm [35mm (135) format equivalent to 38-114mm]
    f/2.8-4.9
    7 elements in 6 groups, Digital zoom: up to 4x     		8x Zoom-Nikkor
    8.9-71.2mm (35mm [135] format equivalent to 35-280mm)
    f/2.8-4.2
    14 elements in 10 groups
    4x digital zoom     		3x Zoom-Nikkor
    5.7-17.1mm (35mm [135] format equivalent to 35-105mm)
    f/2.9-4.9
    7 elements in 6 groups
    Digital zoom: Up to 4x     		4x Zoom-Nikkor
    5.8-24mm (35mm [135] format equivalent to 28-116mm)
    f/2.8-4.6
    9 elements in 8 groups
    4x digital zoom     		3x Zoom-Nikkor
    7.8-23.4mm (35mm format equivalent to 38-114mm)
    f/2.8-4.9
    7 elements in 6 groups (one ED lens and two aspherical lenses)
    Digital zoom: up to 4x     		3x Zoom-Nikkor
    5.8-17.4mm (35mm format equivalent to 35-105mm)
    digital zoom up to 4x
    Lens / Digital zoom:
    		8.3x Zoom-Nikkor
    6.0-50mm (35mm format equivalent to 36-300mm)
    f/2.7-4.4
    4x digital zoom     		3x Zoom-Nikkor
    5.7-17.1mm (35mm [135] format equivalent to 34-102mm)
    f/2.9-4.9
    7 elements in 6 groups
    Digital zoom: Up to 4x     		4x Zoom-Nikkor
    7.85-32mm (35mm [135] format equivalent to 38-155mm)
    f/2.6-5.1
    10 elements in 8 groups
    4x digital zoom     		3x Zoom-Nikkor
    7.8-23.4mm (35mm format equivalent to 38-114mm)
    f/2.8-4.9
    7 elements in 6 groups (one ED lens and two aspherical lenses)
    Digital zoom: up to 4x     		3x Zoom-Nikkor
    5.8-17.4mm (35mm format equivalent to 35-105mm)
    f/2.8-4.9
    4x digital zoom
    Lens / Digital zoom:
    		3x Zoom-Nikkor
    5.4-16.2mm (35mm format equivalent to 35-105mm)
    f/2.8-4.9
    4x digital zoom     		3x Zoom-Nikkor
    5.8-17.4mm (35mm format equivalent to 38-115mm)
    f/2.8-4.9
    4x digital zoom     		3x Zoom-Nikkor
    4.7-14.1mm (35mm format equivalent to 36-108mm)
    f/2.6-4.7
    4x digital zoom     		3x Zoom-Nikkor ED;
    5.8-17.4mm (35mm [135] format equivalent to 35-105mm); f/3.0-5.4;
    12 elements in 10 groups;
    Digital zoom: up to 4x     		 
    LCD Monitor
    		1.8-inch type, 134,000-dot High Transmissive Advanced TFT LCD monitor with brightness and hue adjustment; frame coverage: approx. 97% horizontal and vertical (shooting)     2.0-inch type, 115,000-dot Amorphous silicon TFT LCD monitor with brightness adjustment; frame coverage: approx. 100% 1.8-inch type, 85,000-dot Amorphous silicon TFT LCD monitor with brightness adjustment; frame coverage: approx. 100%
    LCD Monitor:
    		2.0-inch type, 115,000-dot Amorphous silicon TFT LCD monitor with brightness adjustment; frame coverage: approx. 100%   1.8-inch type, 80,000-dot Amorphous silicon TFT LCD monitor with brightness adjustment; frame coverage: approx. 97% horizontal and vertical (shooting)     1.6-inch.; 80,000-dot Amorphous silicon TFT LCD with 5-level brightness adjustment
    LCD Monitor:
    		1.8-in.; 118,000-dot low-temp. polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment 1.8-inch type, 80,000-dot Amorphous silicon TFT LCD monitor with brightness adjustment; frame coverage: approx. 97% horizontal and vertical (shooting)      
    LCD Monitor:
    		      2.5-inch type, 110,000-dot Amorphous silicon TFT LCD monitor with brightness adjustment  
                                                     
    Model
    		8800 8700 8400 7900 7600
    		5900 5700 5600 5400 5200 5100
    		4800 4600 4500 4200 4100
    		3700 3200 2200 S1 S2 
    Storage media & file system
    		CompactFlash™(CF) Card (Type I/II) and Microdrive™

    Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF)*, Exif 2.2**, and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF); File formats: RAW (NEF) and TIFF-RGB (uncompressed), JPEG-baseline-compliant (1:2, 1:4, 1:8, 1:16) (compressed), QuickTime (movies), WAV (sound files)     		CompactFlash™ Card Type I/II, Microdrive™

    Exif 2.2 file (uncompressed RAW [NEF] and TIFF-RGB or compressed JPEG) Design rule for Camera File system (DCF), Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), QuickTime Motion JPEG (Movie, Audio)     		CompactFlash™(CF) Card (Type I/II) and Microdrive™

    Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF)*, Exif 2.2**, and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF); File formats: RAW (NEF) and TIFF-RGB (uncompressed), JPEG-baseline-compliant (1:2, 1:4, 1:8, 1:16) (compressed), QuickTime (movies), WAV (sound files)     		SD memory card (optional), Internal memory equipped SD memory card (optional), Internal memory equipped
    Media & file system:
    		SD memory card (optional), Internal memory equipped CompactFlash™ Card Type I/II, 512MB/1GB Microdrive™

    Uncompressed: 12-bit RAW (NEF), HI (TIFF-RGB); Compressed: JPEG (Baseline-compliant: FINE, NORMAL, BASIC)     		Internal memory: approx. 14MB, SD memory card CompactFlash™ Card Type I/II, 512MB/1GB Microdrive™

    Uncompressed: HI (TIFF-RGB); Compressed: JPEG (Baseline-compliant: FINE, NORMAL, BASIC)     		Internal memory: approx. 12MB, SD memory card Internal memory: approx. 14.5MB, SD memory card
    Media & file system:
    		Internal memory: approx. 13.5MB; SD memory card Internal memory: approx. 14MB, SD memory card CompactFlash™ Card Type I/II, 512MB/1GB Microdrive™

    Uncompressed: HI (TIFF-RGB), Compressed: JPEG (Baseline-compliant: FINE, NORMAL, BASIC),,     		Internal memory: approx. 12MB, SD memory card Internal memory: approx. 14.5MB, SD memory card
    Media & file system:
    		SD memory card (Not compatible with MultiMediaCard) Internal memory: approx. 14.5MB, SD memory card Internal memory: approx. 14.5MB, SD memory card Internal memory: approx. 12MB, SD memory card  
    Number of frames (approx.)
    		RAW: 20, HI: 10, EXTRA: 30, FINE: 60, NORMAL: 125, BASIC: 240 (With 256MB CF Card, image size 3,264 x 2,448) RAW: 20, HI: 10, FINE: 64, NORMAL: 126, BASIC 244 (With 256MB CF Card, image size 3,264 x 2,448) RAW: 20, HI: 10, EXTRA:30, FINE: 60, NORMAL: 125, BASIC: 240 (With 256MB CF Card, image size 3,264 x 2,448) (w/ Internal memory): Fine approx. 4, Normal approx. 7, Basic approx. 15 (w/ Internal memory): High (3072*) approx. 4, Normal (3072) approx. 7
    Number of frames:
    		(w/ Internal memory): Fine approx. 5, Normal approx. 10, Basic approx. 21 RAW: 3, HI: 2, FINE: 13, NORMAL: 26, BASIC: 51 (With 32MB CF Card, image size 2,560 x 1,920) (w/ Internal memory): High (2592*) approx. 5, Normal (2592) approx. 10 HI: 2/1, FINE: 12/6, NORMAL: 24/12, BASIC: 48/24 (With 32MB/16MB CF Card, image size 2,592 x 1,944) (w/Internal Memory):Fine applox. 4, Normal approx. 8, Basic approx. 16 Fine applox. 4, Normal approx. 8, Basic approx. 16 High (2,592*): approx. 5, Normal (2,592): approx. 11
    Number of frames:
    		(w/ Internal memory): High (2288*): approx. 7, Normal (2288): approx. 14, Normal (1600): approx. 27 (w/ Internal memory): High (2288*) approx. 7, Normal (2288) approx. 14 TV movie (640) at 15fps, Small size (320) at 15fps, Smaller size (160) at 15fps Hl: 1, FINE: 8, NORMAL: 16, BASIC: 32 (With 16MB CF Card, image size 2,272 x 1,704) (w/Internal Memory): Fine applox. 5, Normal approx. 11, Basic approx. 21 (w/ Internal memory): High (2288*): approx. 7, Normal (2288): approx. 15   (w/ Internal memory): High (2288*): approx. 7, Normal (2288): approx. 15  
    Number of frames:
    		(w/16MB SD memory card): High (2048*): approx. 9, Norma l(2048): approx. 17 (w/ Internal memory): High (2048*): approx. 9, Normal (2048): approx. 18, (w/ 16MB SD memory card): High (2048*): approx. 9, Normal (2048) approx. 17 High (1600*): approx. 15, Normal (1600): approx. 29, (w/ 16MB SD memory card): High (1600*): approx. 14, Normal (1600) approx. 27 (w/ Internal memory) 5M: High (2592*) approx. 5, Normal (2592) approx. 10, 3M: (2048) approx. 17  
    Shooting modes
    		AUTO,
    SCENE (Portrait, Party/Indoor, Night portrait, Beach/Snow, Landscape, Sunset, Night landscape, Museum, Fireworks show, Close up, Copy, Back light, Panorama assist, Sports, Dusk/Dawn),
    P, S, A, M,
    MOVIE     		AUTO,
    SCENE,
    Custom 1,
    Custom 2 (includes shooting menu for control of Continuous, Movie, Best-Shot Selector, Noise Reduction, Image Adjustment, Image Sharpening, Digital zoom and Self-timer)     		AUTO,
    SCENE (Portrait, Party/Indoor, Night portrait, Beach/Snow, Landscape, Sunset, Night landscape, Museum, Fireworks show, Close up, Copy, Back light, Panorama assist, Sports, Dusk/Dawn),
    P, S, A, M,
    MOVIE     		Auto,
    Scene Assist (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night portrait), Scene (Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night landscape, Close up, Museum, Fireworks show, Copy, Back light, Panorama assist, Underwater),
    BSS (Best Shot Selector),
    Continuous (approx. 1.7fps),
    Multi-shot 16 (16 frames 1/16 in size), 5-shot buffer,
    Movie (TV movie (640x480) at 15fps or 30fps, Small size (320x240) at 30fps, Smaller size (160x120) at 30fps)
    Electronic VR (Vibration Reduction) available     		Auto,
    Scene Assist (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night portrait), Scene (Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night landscape, Close up, Museum, Fireworks show, Copy, Back light, Panorama assist, Voice recording),
    BSS (Best Shot Selector),
    Blur Warning,
    Date imprint, Date counter,
    Self-timer (10 sec.),
    Continuous (1.3fps; up to 14 frames),
    Multi-shot 16 (16 consecutive frames at 1.6fps)
    Shooting modes
    		Auto,
    Scene Assist (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night portrait), Scene (Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night landscape, Close up, Museum, Fireworks show, Copy, Back light, Panorama assist, Underwater),
    BSS (Best Shot Selector),
    Continuous (approx. 2fps),
    Multi-shot 16 (16 frames 1/16 in size),
    Movie (TV movie (640x480) at 15fps or 30fps, Small size (320x240) at 30fps, Smaller size (160x120) at 30fps)     		AUTO,
    CUSTOM (includes shooting menu for control of Continuous, Movie, Best-Shot Selector, Clear Image, Noise Reduction, Image Adjustment, Image Sharpening, Digital zoom and Self-timer)     		Auto,
    Scene Assist (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night portrait), Scene (Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night landscape, Close up, Museum, Fireworks show, Copy, Back light, Panorama assist, Underwater),
    BSS (Best Shot Selector),
    Blur warning,
    Date imprint,
    Self-timer (10 sec.),
    Continuous (1.3fps; up to 3 frames),
    Multi-shot 16 (16 consecutive frames 1/16 in size)
    Movie (TV movie (640) at 15fps, Small size (320) at 15fps, Smaller size (160) at 15fps)     		AUTO,
    SCENE (Portrait, Party/Indoor, Night Portrait, Beach/Snow, Landscape, Sunset, Night Landscape, Museum, Fireworks Show, Close Up, Copy, Back Light, Sports, Panorama Assist, and Dawn/Dusk),
    P, S, A, M
    Shooting menu for control of White Balance, Metering, Image Adjustment, Image Sharpening, Saturation Control, Noise Reduction and so on,
    Movie     		Auto,
    Scene Assistance (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night portrait), Scene (Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night landscape, Close up, Museum, Fireworks show, Copy, Back light, Panorama assist), BSS (Best Shot Selector), Image adjustment, Image sharpening, Saturation control, Auto exposure bracketing, White Balance (Auto, Preset and 7 manual modes), WB bracketing, Digital zoom (Max. 4x), Noise reduction, Self-timer (3 sec., 10 sec.), Movie     		Auto, Scene Assistance (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night portrait), Scene (Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night landscape, Close up, Museum, Fireworks show, Copy, Back light, Panorama assist),
    Blur Warning,
    Date imprint,
    Date counter,
    Self-timer (10 sec.),
    BSS (Best Shot Selector)
    Shooting modes
    		Auto,
    Scene Assistance (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait), Scene (Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night landscape, Close up, Museum, Fireworks show, Copy, Back light, Panorama assist),
    Movie     		Auto,
    Scene Assist (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night portrait), Scene (Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night landscape, Close up, Museum, Fireworks show, Copy, Back light, Panorama assist, Underwater), BSS (Best Shot Selector),
    Blur warning,
    Date imprint,
    Self-timer (10 sec.),
    Continuous (1.3fps; up to 3 frames),
    Multi-shot 16 (16 consecutive frames 1/16 in size)     		AUTO,
    SCENE (Portrait, Party/Indoor, Night Portrait, Beach/Snow, Landscape, Sunset, Night Landscape, Museum, Fireworks Show, Close Up, Copy, Back Light, Sports, Panorama Assist, Dawn/Dusk and Multiple Exposure),
    P, S, A, M (includes shooting menu for control of White Balance, Metering, Image Adjustment, Image Sharpening, Saturation Control and Noise Reduction),
    Movie     		Auto,
    Scene Assistance (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night portrait), Scene (Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night landscape, Close up, Museum, Fireworks show, Copy, Back light, Panorama assist),
    BSS (Best Shot Selector),
    Image adjustment (sharpening, saturation control),
    Auto exposure bracketing,
    White Balance (Auto, Preset and 7 manual modes), WB bracketing,
    Noise reduction, Self-timer (3 sec., 10 sec.), Movie     		Auto,
    Scene Assistance (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night portrait), Scene (Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night landscape, Close up, Museum, Fireworks show, Copy, Back light, Panorama assist),
    Blur Warning,
    Date imprint,
    Date counter,
    Self-timer (10 sec.),
    BSS (Best Shot Selector),
    Movie
    Shooting modes
    		Auto,
    Scene (Portrait, Party/Indoor, Night portrait, Beach/Snow, Landscape, Sunset, Museum, Fireworks show, Close up, Copy, Back light, Panorama assist, Sports, Dusk/Dawn, Night landscape),
    Manual,
    Date imprint,
    Best Shot Selector, and Image sharpening;
    Self-timer (3 seconds, 10 seconds, Sound release);
    Voice memo, Voice recording,
    Movie     		Auto,
    Scene Assistance (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night portrait), Scene (Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night landscape, Close up, Museum, Fireworks show, Copy, Back light, Panorama assist),
    Blur Warning,
    Date imprint,
    Date counter,
    Self-timer (10 sec.),
    BSS (Best Shot Selector),
    Movie     		Auto,
    Scene Assistance (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night portrait), Scene (Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night landscape, Close up, Museum, Fireworks show, Copy, Back light, Panorama assist),
    Blur Warning,
    Date imprint,
    Date counter,
    Self-timer (10 sec.),
    BSS (Best Shot Selector),
    Movie     		Auto,
    Scene Assist (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night portrait), Scene (Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night landscape, Close up, Museum, Fireworks show, Copy, Back light, Panorama assist, Underwater, Voice recording),
    BSS (Best Shot Selector),
    Blur Warning,
    Date imprint,
    Self-timer (10 sec.),
    [Movie] With sound: TV movie (640) at 15fps, Small size (320) at 15fps, Smaller size (160) at 15fps;
    Without sound: Time-lapse movie at 15fps     		 
    Flash modes
    		Shooting range: approx. 0.5 to 6.0m (1.6 to 19.8 ft.) (W), approx. 1.0 to 3.0m (3.3 to 9.1 ft.) (T); Flash modes: 1) Auto Flash, 2) Flash Cancel, 3) Red-eye Reduction (Advanced Red-eye Reduction), 4) Anytime Flash, 5) Night Portrait (Slow Sync Flash), 6) Rear Curtain Sync; Sync method: Standard i-TTL flash Automatic pop-up; Shooting range: approx. 0.5 to 4.1m (1.6 to 13.5 ft.) (W), approx. 0.5 to 2.7m (1.6 to 8.9 ft.) (T); Flash control: Sensor flash system; Shooting range: approx. 0.5–6.0m (1.8–19.8 ft.) (W), approx. 0.5-3.0m (1.8-9.1 ft.) (T); Flash modes: 1) Auto Flash, 2) Flash Cancel, 3) Red-eye Reduction (Advanced Red-eye Reduction), 4) Anytime Flash, 5) Night Portrait (Slow Sync Flash), 6) Rear Curtain Sync; Sync method: Standard i-TTL flash Range: 0.3-4.5m/ 1-14.8 ft. (W), 0.3-3.5m/ 1-11.5 ft. (T); Flash modes: Auto, Red-eye Reduction Auto (In-Camera Red-Eye Fix), Anytime Flash, Flash Cancel and Slow sync. Range: 0.4-3.4m / 1.3 – 11.2 ft. (W), 0.4-2.0m / 1.3 – 6.6 ft. (T); Flash modes: Auto, Auto with Red-eye Reduction (In-Camera Red-Eye Fix), Anytime Flash, Flash Cancel and Slow sync.
    Flash modes
    		Range: 0.3-4.5m/ 1-14.8 ft. (W), 0.3-3.5m/ 1-11.5 ft. (T); Flash modes: Auto, Red-eye Reduction Auto (In-Camera Red-Eye Fix), Anytime Flash, Flash Cancel and Slow sync. Automatic pop-up; Range: 0.5 to 4.0m (1.7 to 13.1 ft.) (W), 0.5 to 2.8m (1.7 to 9.2 ft.) (T); Flash control: Sensor flash system; Flash modes: Auto, Flash Cancel (off), Red-Eye Reduction, Anytime Flash (fill-flash), Night Portrait (Slow Sync Flash) Range: 0.4-3.3m / 1.3 - 10.8 ft. (W), 0.4-2.0m / 1.3 - 6.6 ft. (T); Flash modes: Auto, Auto with Red-eye Reduction (In-Camera Red-Eye Fix), Anytime Flash, Flash Cancel and Slow sync. Range: 0.5 to 4.5m (1.6 to 14.8 ft.) (W), 0.5 to 2.8m (1.6 to 9.2 ft.) (T); Flash control: Sensor flash system; Flash modes: Auto, Flash Cancel (off), Red-eye Reduction, Anytime Flash (fill-flash), Night Portrait (Slow Sync Flash), Rear-Curtain Sync; Repeating Flash is available Range: 0.3-4.5m/1-14.8 ft. (W), 0.3-3.5m/1-11.5 ft. (T); Flash modes: Auto, Red-eye Reduction Auto (Advanced Red-eye Reduction), Anytime Flash, Flash Cancel, and Slow sync Shooting range: approx. 0.4 to 3.4m (1.3 to 11.2ft) on W zoom setting; approx. 0.4 to 2.0m (1.3 to 6.6ft) on T zoom setting. Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Anytime Flash, Flash Cancel (off), Slow Sync.
    Flash modes
    		Shooting range: approx. 0.4-4.3m/1.4-14.1 ft. (W), approx. 1.0-2.6m/3.3-8.6 ft. (T); Flash modes: Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Flash Cancel (off), Anytime Flash (fill flash) and Slow Sync Range: 0.4-3.3m / 1.3 - 10.8 ft. (W), 0.4-2.0m / 1.3 - 6.6 ft. (T); Flash modes: Auto, Auto with Red-eye Reduction (In-Camera Red-Eye Fix), Anytime Flash, Flash Cancel and Slow sync. Automatic pop-up; Range: 0.5 to 3.0m (1.6 to 9.8 ft.) (W), 0.5 to 1.6m (1.6 to 5.2 ft.) (T); Flash control: Sensor flash system; Flash modes: Auto, Flash Cancel (off), Red-eye Reduction, Anytime Flash (fill-flash), Night Portrait (Slow Sync Flash) Range: 0.3-4.5m/1-14.8 ft. (W), 0.3-3.5m/1-11.5 ft. (T); Flash modes: Auto, Red-eye Reduction Auto (Advanced Red-eye Reduction), Anytime Flash, Flash Cancel, and Slow sync Shooting range: approx. 0.4-3.4m / 1.3-11.2 ft. (w), 0.4-2.0m / 1.3-6.6 ft. (t); Flash modes: Auto, Red-eye Reduction by LED lamp, Anytime Flash, Flash Cancel (off), Slow sync
    Flash modes
    		Shooting range: approx. 0.4-3.0m /1.4-9.1 ft. (W), approx. 0.4-1.7m /1.4-5.7 ft. (T); Sensor flash system; Flash modes: Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Flash Cancel (off), Anytime Flash (fill-flash), Slow Sync Flash Shooting range: approx. 0.4m-3.4m / 1.3-11.2 ft. (w), 0.4-2.0m / 1.3-6.6 ft (t); Flash modes: Auto, Red-eye Reduction by LED lamp, Anytime Flash, Flash Cancel (off), Slow sync Shooting range: approx. 0.4-3.7m / 1.3-12.1 ft. (w), 0.4-2.0m / 1.3-6.6 ft. (t); Flash modes: Auto, Red-eye Reduction by FLASH, Anytime Flash, Flash Cancel (off), Slow sync Range: 0.3-2.5m/ 1' - 8'2" (W), 0.3-1.4m/ 1' - 4'7" (T); Flash modes: Auto, Auto with Red-eye Reduction (In-Camera Red-Eye Fix), Anytime Flash, Flash Cancel and Slow sync.  
                                                     
    Model
    		8800 8700 8400 7900 7600
    		5900 5700 5600 5400 5200 5100
    		4800 4600 4500 4200 4100
    		3700 3200 2200 S1 S2
    Power sources & battery life
    		One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL7 (included), Battery Pack MB-CP11 (optional) with six 1.5V LR6 (AA-size alkaline) batteries*, AC Adapter EH-54 (optional) Battery life Approx. 240 images (EN-EL7; based on CIPA standard*) One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL1 (included), Battery Pack MB-E5700 (optional) with six 1.5V LR6 (AA-size alkaline), 1.5V FR lithium, 1.2V NiMH, or 1.2V NiCd batteries, one 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery (optional), AC Adapter EH-53 (optional) Battery life 210 images (EN-EL1)/240 images (2CR5) when using LCD monitor. One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL7 (included), Battery Pack MB-CP10 (optional) with six 1.5V LR6 (AA-size alkaline) batteries*, AC Adapter EH-54 (optional) Battery life Approx. 260 images (EN-EL7; based on CIPA standard*) One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL7 (included), Battery Pack MB-CP10 (optional) with six 1.5V LR6 (AA-size alkaline) batteries*, AC Adapter EH-54 (optional) Battery life Approx. 260 images (EN-EL7; based on CIPA standard*) Battery life 220 frames (approx.) with Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 Battery life Approx. 100 images (two AA-size alkaline batteries)
    Power sources & battery lifeV
    		Battery life 270 frames (approx.) with Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL1, or 6V 2CR5 (or DL245) lithium battery, AC Adapter/Battery Charger EH-21 Optional Battery Pack MB-E5700 is also available [for six 1.5V LR6 (AA-size alkaline), FR6 (AA-size lithium), NiCd or Ni-MH batteries] Battery life: Approx. 90 min. with EN-EL1 battery when using LCD monitor Battery life: 220 images with two AA-size alkaline batteries, 340 images with two EN-MH1 Rechargeable batteries (based on CIPA standard*) One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL1, or 6V 2CR5 (or DL245) lithium battery, AC Adapter/Battery Charger EH-21. Battery life Approx. 110 min. with EN-EL1 when using LCD monitor   One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL1, or 6V 2CR5 (or DL245) lithium battery, AC Adapter/Battery Charger EH-21. Battery life Approx. 110 min. with EN-EL1 when using LCD monitor
    Power sources & battery life:
    		Battery life: Approx. 240 frames with one EN-EL1, approx. 360 frames with one 2CR5 Battery life: 230 images with two AA-size alkaline batteries, 360 images with two EN-MH1 Rechargeable batteries (based on CIPA standard*) One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL1, or 6V 2CR5 (or DL245) lithium battery, AC Adapter/Battery Charger EH-21 Battery life: Approx. 100 min. with EN-EL1 battery when using LCD monitor Battery life: Approx. 260 frames with two EN-MH1 batteries, approx. 110 frames with two alkaline batteries when using LCD monitor  
    Power sources & battery life:
    		      Battery life Approx. 200 images with EN-EL8 Rechargeable Battery  
    Dimensions
    (W x H x D)
    		Approx. 116 x 85 x 121mm
    (4.6 x 3.3 x 4.8 in.)     		113 x 78 x 105mm
    (4.4 x 3.1 x 4.1 in.)     		Approx. 113 x 82 x 75mm
    (4.4 x 3.2 x 3.0 in.)     		> Approx. 88 x 60 x 36.5mm
    (3.5 x 2.4 x 1.4 in.)     		Approx. 85 x 60 x 39mm
    (3.3 x 2.4 x 1.5 in.)
    Dimensions
    		Approx. 88 x 60 x 36.5mm
    (3.5 x 2.4 x 1.4 in.)     		Approx. 108 x 76 x 102mm
    (4.3 x 3.0 x 4.0 in.)     		> Approx. 85 x 60 x 35mm
    (3.3 x 2.4 x 1.4 in.)     		Approx. 108 x 73 x 69mm
    (4.3 x 2.9 x 2.7 in.)     		Approx. 88 x 60 x 36.5mm
    (3.5 x 2.3 x 1.4 in.)     		Approx. 88mm W x 65mm H x 38mm D
    (3.5 x 2.6 x 1.5 inches)
    Dimensions
    		Approx. 106 x 66 x 54mm
    (4.2 x 2.6 x 2.2 in.)     		Approx. 85 x 60 x 35mm
    (3.3 x 2.4 x 1.4 in.)     		Approx. 130 x 73 x 50mm
    (5.1 x 2.9 x 2.0 in.)     		Approx. 88 x 60 x 36.5mm
    (3.5 x 2.3 x 1.4 in.)     		Approx. 88 x 65 x 38mm
    (3.5 x 2.6 x 1.5 in.)
    Dimensions
    		Approx. 95.5 x 50 x 31mm
    (3.8 x 2.0 x 1.2 in.)     		Approx. 88 x 65 x 38mm
    (3.5 x 2.6 x 1.5 in.)     		Approx. 88 x 65 x 38mm
    (3.5 x 2.6 x 1.5 in.)     		Approx. 89.9 x 57.5 x 19.7mm
    (3.5 x 2.3 x 0.8 in.)     		 
    Weight
    		Approx. 600g (21.2 oz.) (without battery and storage media) Approx. 480g (17 oz.) (without battery and storage media) Approx. 400g (14.1 oz.) (without battery and storage media) Approx. 150g (5.3 oz.) (without battery and memory card) Approx. 145g (5.1 oz.) (without battery and memory card))
    Weight:
    		Approx. 150g (5.3 oz.) (without battery and memory card) Approx. 480g (16.9 oz.) without battery and storage media Approx. 130g (4.6 oz.) (without battery and memory card) Approx. 320g (11.3 oz.) (without battery and storage media) Approx. 155g (5.5 oz.) without battery and SD memory card Approx. 140g (4.9oz) without battery and SD memory card)
    Weight
    		Approx. 255g (9.0 oz.) (Without battery and SD memory card) Approx. 130g (4.6 oz.) (without battery and memory card) Approx. 360g (12.7 oz.) without battery and storage media Approx. 155g (5.5 oz.) without battery and SD memory card Approx. 140g (4.9 oz.) without battery and SD memory card
    Weight
    		Approx. 130g (4.6 oz.) without battery and SD memory card Approx. 140g (4.9 oz.) without battery and SD memory card Approx. 140g (4.9 oz.) without battery and SD memory card Approx. 150g (5.3 oz.) (without battery and memory card)  
     
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