Nikon COOLPIX S80 Point & Shoot Camera
The Nikon S80 is a 14MP 1/2.3 inch compact camera — with 720p video. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Nikon COOLPIX S80 Point & Shoot Camera
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Camera Overview — Nikon S80
Key Features — Nikon S80
3.5-Inch OLED Touchscreen: The 819,000-dot OLED display offers bright, sharp image review and touch-based menu navigation uncommon in compact cameras of this class.
14MP 1/2.3-Inch Sensor: Captures stills at up to 4320x3240 pixels, providing sufficient resolution for standard prints and casual sharing.
Optical Image Stabilization: Built-in OIS reduces camera shake during handheld shooting, with digital IS available as an additional option in lower-light conditions.
Ten Color Profiles: In-camera creative modes including Cyanotype, High Key, Low Key, and Nostalgic Sepia allow varied looks without post-processing.
ISO 80–6400 Range: Wide sensitivity range gives the camera flexibility across different lighting conditions for a compact point-and-shoot.
Subject Tracking Autofocus: Contrast-detection AF with subject tracking helps keep moving subjects in focus during casual shooting.
Camera Specifications — Nikon S80
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/2.3 inch |
| Resolution | 14MP |
| ISO Range | 80 – 6400 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection |
| Max Photo Resolution | 4320x3240 |
| Burst Rate | 0.9 fps |
| Max Video Resolution | 720p |
| Max Frame Rate | 30fps |
| Bit Depth | 8-bit |
| Image Stabilization | Optical (OIS) |
Description — Nikon S80
The Nikon COOLPIX S80 pairs a 14MP sensor in a 1/2.3-inch format with a striking 3.5-inch OLED touchscreen displaying 819,000 dots, making it one of the more visually capable compact displays available in its class. Maximum still output is 4320x3240 pixels, and burst mode is supported at 0.9fps. The camera's ISO sensitivity spans ISO 80 to ISO 6400, giving it some flexibility in varying lighting conditions.
Image stabilization is provided via Optical OIS, with digital IS available as a secondary option. Ten color profiles are built in — including Standard, Vivid, Black & White, Sepia, Cyanotype, High-contrast Monochrome, Soft, Nostalgic Sepia, High Key, and Low Key — for creative in-camera processing. Video records at up to 720p at 30fps in 8-bit color.
Connectivity includes USB and Micro HDMI output. The body is a plastic/metal composite, weighing 133g at dimensions of 98.8 x 62.6 x 16.5mm. Storage is handled by SD, SDHC, or SDXC cards, and the built-in flash supports Auto, Red-eye reduction, Fill flash, and Slow sync modes.
Pros — Nikon S80
- ✓Large 3.5-inch OLED touchscreen at 819,000 dots offers a bright, high-resolution display uncommon in compact cameras
- ✓Ten color profiles available — including Cyanotype, High Key, Low Key, and Nostalgic Sepia — for in-camera creative flexibility
- ✓Optical image stabilization (OIS) plus digital IS for additional stability support
Cons — Nikon S80
- ✗Maximum burst frame rate of just 0.9fps makes capturing fast action very difficult
- ✗Video is capped at 720p — no 1080p recording available
- ✗No Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity limits wireless transfer options
Videos — Nikon S80
Nikon Coolpix S80 Camera Review — TekBeatTV