Nikon CoolPix Cameras
Your choice of 3 categories and 18 models!

Nikon just brought out 5 new CoolPix models in this year alone. Add in all the previous Nikon CoolPix cameras and the choices are overwhelming to say the least. Although Nikon is very well known for their high end SLR models, the CoolPix digital cameras represent the majority of their sales.

We're going to zero in on the new L series, S series, and the P series. These are all the latest and greatest models with features and prices that match the beginner, intermediate, and advanced users accordingly.

Nikon CoolPix cameras are all what we call point and shoot. This category is very popular since many of the cameras features are automated with little input from the user. A huge amount of time and money has gone into the design and features to give even the causal photographer the opportunity to get great photos in almost any situation.

We'll start with the entry level L series that's designed specifically for the novice photographer. These are the least expensive and offer a great solution for people who just want to take pictures and don't want to learn all about photography or digital cameras. Ease of use and reasonable price are the two key elements of these digital cameras.

Entry Lever Nikon CoolPix L22

The most popular and most favorable reviews make the Nikon CoolPix L22, the top dog in this category. Nikon has developed a set of features and automatic enhancements that make this digital camera a great choice for beginners. Here are the main features that make this digital camera such a big hit:

12.0 megapixels that can produce prints as large as 16 x 20 inches
3.6x Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens (this is far better lens than most models at this price point)
3-way VR Image Stabilization System that eliminates blurred images
Large and bright 3.0-inch LCD
Easy Auto Mode with Scene Auto Selector
Video capture at 640 x 480 movies with sound at 30fps (improves replay on any device)
Powered by AA size/R6 batteries
Large easy to see and use controls
Small (3.9" X 2.4" X 1.2") and lightweight (6.5 ounces)

Throw in the price of around $110 and you have a great entry level digital camera that is fully automated. This is a very affordable digital camera and is about as easy as it gets to take great photos for the casual users. The reviews are very favorable and backed by the Nikon reputation for quality.

More Advanced Nikon CoolPix S8000

Next up is the Nikon CoolPix S8000 model. The camera is not only a great looking camera, it's slim design and superior electronics make it a perfect choice for more advance photographers. The fast startup and operation, high resolution (14.2 megs), 10X Nikkor zoom lens, and 720p High Definition video is a perfect combination for those who want one camera for all situations.

Throw in a high definition LCD, a new Creative Slider to adjust images without the use of a PC, and up to an ISO 3200 plus the lens-shift VR (Vibration Reduction) and you can't get much better.

Here's a quick list of features:

14.2 Megapixels for large prints as large as 20 x 30 inches
10x Wide-Angle Zoom-NIKKOR ED Glass Lens has a versatile zoom range from 30mm to an impressive 300mm telephoto coverage.
Bright 3.0-inch High Resolution VGA (921,000-dot) Clear Color Display.
Fast autofocus and shooting at up to 3 fps for images up to 45 frames for video
HD Movie with Stereo Sound and HDMI Output
4-way VR Image Stabilization System
High ISO up to 3200 at full resolution
Creative Slider for adjusting brightness, vividness and color hue right on the camera
Smart Portrait System with blink warning, auto red eye fix, and auto flash controls.
Subject Tracking
Scene Auto Selector automatically recognizes the scene
Macro shooting as close as .5 inches

Then there were about 65 glowing reviews extolling all the great features and pictures. So who do you believe? After reading the poor reviews, I went with the 65 that liked the camera. And as it turns out, my Mom loves it and is a happy camper. She gets good results, has no problems with taking pictures or uploading them to the computer. And I made the mistake of showing her how to email them so she constantly is spewing photos to all of us on her email list =8~).

Top Dog Nikon CoolPix P100

And the third is the Nikon CoolPix P100 model. A photography buff or advanced user going to love this new CoolPix P100, end of story. This is the replacement for the P90 and everything that the prior model didn't have, the P100 excels at and more. How about a 26X Zoom, BSI CMOS sensor, 1080P High Definition Video with stereo microphone, and a 3 inch LCD with 460,00 bits for high resolution and adjustable views (it tilts for easier viewing).

This model has just about everything possible to enhance and improve shooting photos in any conditions. Manual and auto controls are able to control every aspect of adjustment and the BSI CMOS sensor is one of the latest technologies available in any digital camera, at any price. For about $350, this is an excellent value and other than crossing the line to a SLR, one of the best cameras on the market today. Here's a quick list of features:

26x zoom, NIKKOR ED glass lens
10.3 effective megapixels for high-resolution images
Enhanced image quality with new backside illumination CMOS sensor
In-camera HDR and enhanced night shooting
High-speed shooting at a rapid 10-fps (approx.)
Movie shooting at Full HD 1080p for high-definition images with stereo sound
Four exposure modes P, S, A and M
High performance image sensor shift and Electronic VR image stabilization
High ISO 3200 capability at any image size
Motion Detection for sharp, steady results
Nikon's original BSS (Best Shot Selector) shoots a maximum of 10 sequential shots and selects the sharpest image
3-in., vari-angle approx. 460k-dot TFT LCD
Nikon's innovative Active D-Lighting function
Smart Portrait System with Skin Softening
Subject Tracking
Electronic viewfinder for sharp, steady shooting
USB charging via Charging AC Adapter EH-68P/EH-68P (AR) or PC

The CoolPix P100 is the top of the line in CoolPix models and rightfully so based on the huge feature set and some of the best technology available. Like all long range telephoto capable digital cameras, when cranking it up past 10x it may be a good idea to have a tripod or other ways of holding the camera very still due to the long exposures.

So there you have it, our three picks of the best and latest Nikon ColorPix Cameras. There's something for every type of photographer from beginner to advanced. The entry level CoolPix L22, is a great buy at $110. The CoolPix S8000 with it's advanced features and 10X zoom is a great deal at $250. And the crown jewel of the CoolPix P100 that has just about everything you can get in features like 26X Zoom and full manual or auto controls for a point and shoot at $350 is a bargain.

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