Nikon COOLPIX 2100 Point & Shoot Camera
The Nikon 2100 is a 2MP 1/3 inch compact camera — with null video. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Nikon COOLPIX 2100 Point & Shoot Camera
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Camera Overview — Nikon 2100
Key Features — Nikon 2100
2MP 1/3-Inch Sensor: Captures images at up to 1600x1200 pixels, suited for everyday snapshots and web sharing.
AA Battery Compatibility: Accepts 2x AA batteries in NiMH, Alkaline, or CRV3 formats, making power easy to source while traveling.
5-Point Contrast-Detection AF: Provides reliable autofocus across 5 selectable points for casual shooting without complex manual adjustments.
Built-In Multi-Mode Flash: Offers Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye Reduction, and Off modes for basic flash control in varied lighting.
Dual Framing Options: Both a 1.5-inch TFT LCD and an optical tunnel viewfinder give users two ways to compose shots.
ISO 50–800 Range: Covers a modest spread of lighting conditions from bright sunlight to dimmer indoor environments.
Camera Specifications — Nikon 2100
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel, Beginner-Friendly |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/3 inch |
| Resolution | 2MP |
| ISO Range | 50 – 800 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection |
| AF Points | 5 points |
| Max Photo Resolution | 1600x1200 |
| Burst Rate | 1.6 fps |
| Max Video Resolution | null |
| Max Frame Rate | Other |
| Video Color Profiles | sRGB |
Description — Nikon 2100
The Nikon COOLPIX 2100 is a point-and-shoot compact camera centered on a 2MP, 1/3-inch sensor delivering images at up to 1600x1200 pixels in the sRGB color profile. For shooting control, the camera offers an ISO range of 50 to 800 and a contrast-detection autofocus system with 5 focus points. The integrated flash supports Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye Reduction, and Off modes to handle a variety of lighting situations.
Framing is assisted by both a 1.5-inch TFT LCD at 75,000 dots resolution and an optical tunnel viewfinder. The plastic body measures 88 x 65 x 38 mm and weighs just 215g, keeping it genuinely portable. Power comes from 2x AA batteries — NiMH, Alkaline, or CRV3 — and images are stored on CompactFlash cards.
The camera connects via USB for file transfer, with no wireless connectivity. Burst shooting is available at 1.6 fps, and there is no image stabilization of any type.
Pros — Nikon 2100
- ✓Flexible battery options — accepts 2x AA in NiMH, Alkaline, or CRV3 formats (specifications.battery.type)
- ✓Built-in flash with four modes: Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye Reduction, and Off (specifications.flashSystem)
- ✓5-point contrast-detection autofocus system for straightforward subject acquisition (specifications.autofocus.focusPoints)
Cons — Nikon 2100
- ✗2MP sensor with a maximum resolution of 1600x1200 is very limited by modern standards (specifications.sensor.resolution)
- ✗No image stabilization of any kind — neither in-body nor digital (specifications.imageStabilization.type)
- ✗1.5-inch LCD with only 75,000 dots offers low resolution for image review (specifications.display.size, specifications.display.resolution)
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