Nikon COOLPIX S1 Point & Shoot Camera
The Nikon Coolpix S1 is a 5MP 1/2.5 inch compact camera — known for its 5MP 1/2.5-Inch Sensor and Slim Aluminum Alloy Body. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Nikon COOLPIX S1 Point & Shoot Camera
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Camera Overview — Nikon Coolpix S1
Key Features — Nikon Coolpix S1
5MP 1/2.5-Inch Sensor: Captures images at 5 megapixels for everyday photos and standard print sizes.
Slim Aluminum Alloy Body: Measures 90 x 58 x 20 mm and weighs 170g, making it genuinely pocketable with a more solid feel than typical plastic-bodied compacts.
2.5-Inch TFT LCD Display: 110,000-dot screen serves as the primary tool for composing shots and reviewing images, with no optical viewfinder present.
Built-In Flash, Five Modes: Supports Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, On, Off, and Slow Sync for flexible flash control across different shooting situations.
ISO 50–400 Range: Low base ISO of 50 helps maintain clean image quality in bright daylight conditions.
Contrast Detection Autofocus: Single-point contrast detection system provides straightforward, reliable focusing for everyday subjects.
Camera Specifications — Nikon Coolpix S1
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/2.5 inch |
| Resolution | 5MP |
| ISO Range | 50 – 400 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection |
| AF Points | 1 point |
| Burst Rate | 1.8 fps |
| Max Frame Rate | Other |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Display | 2.5 inches TFT LCD |
| Display Resolution | 110,000 dots |
Description — Nikon Coolpix S1
The Nikon COOLPIX S1 is a point-and-shoot compact camera with a 5MP sensor on a 1/2.5-inch imaging surface, wrapped in an aluminum alloy body that measures 90 x 58 x 20 mm and tips the scales at just 170g. The 2.5-inch TFT LCD with 110,000 dots handles all framing and playback duties. For focusing, the camera uses a contrast detection autofocus system with a single focus point — straightforward and reliable for everyday subjects.
The ISO range spans 50 to 400, and the built-in flash covers Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, On, Off, and Slow Sync modes. Burst shooting is available at 1.8fps for short sequences. Video recording is supported at 15fps.
Files are stored to SD media and transferred via USB. The Nikon EN-EL8 Lithium-Ion battery is rated for approximately 190 shots per charge (CIPA). There is no image stabilization and no wireless connectivity on this model.
Pros — Nikon Coolpix S1
- ✓Compact aluminum alloy body at just 90 x 58 x 20 mm and 170g makes it highly portable
- ✓Built-in flash with five modes — Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, On, Off, and Slow Sync — offers flexible control
- ✓2.5-inch TFT LCD display for easy framing and image review
Cons — Nikon Coolpix S1
- ✗No image stabilization of any kind (inBody, digital, or optical) per specs
- ✗ISO tops out at 400, limiting performance in low-light environments
- ✗Single contrast-detection autofocus point with no subject tracking
Videos — Nikon Coolpix S1
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