Nikon Coolpix S230

Elegant 10 megapixel camera with 3-inch LCD touch-screen, NIKKOR 3x zoom lens, handwritten memo and paint functions, Scene Auto Selector, high ISO, Quick Retouch and advanced portrait and anti-blur technologies.

3-inch LCD touch screen
NIKKOR 3x zoom lens (35-105mm)
Handwritten memo and paint functions
Quick Retouch

10.0 Megapixels

10.0 Megapixels for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches. Plenty of sharp resolution to capture the finest details, crop creatively and produce incredible enlargements.

3x Optical Zoom

3x Optical Zoom-NIKKOR Glass Lens NIKKOR optics provide exceptional pictures and gets you close to the action. The lens is built on a proud heritage of producing precision camera optics that deliver superb color and razor-sharp results.

New EXPEED Image Processor

New EXPEED Image Processor ensures high-quality pictures with stunning color and sharpness. Nikon's comprehensive digital imaging processing concept incorporates know-how and technologies accumulated throughout our long history of photographic and digital imaging development. EXPEED is custom-tuned for COOLPIX and applies optimized technologies to render natural-looking pictures of incredible quality and quick response so you will not miss that special moment.

Add Color to Your World

Add Color to Your World with five new incredible colors that have been finished with in a stylish and sleek brushed aluminum finish. The S230 will be available in; Plum, Jet Black, Night Blue, Gloss Red and Warm Silver.

4-Way VR Image Stabilization:

Nikon's Electronic VR Image Stabilization compensates for the effects of camera shake by adjusting shutter speed and ISO setting This produces clearer, sharper results in lower lighting or unsteady conditions.
Motion Detection automatically detects moving subjects and adjusts the shutter speed and the ISO setting to compensate for camera shake and subject movement.
High ISO 2000 capability gives you sharper results when shooting in low light or capturing fast-moving subjects. This creates new opportunities to take sharper, more natural-looking photos in lower light conditions.
Nikon's original Best Shot Selector (BSS) automatically takes up to 10 shots while the shutter is pressed and then saves the sharpest image.

3.0-inch High Resolution Touch Panel LCD

Huge, Bright 3.0-inch High Resolution Touch Panel LCD enables easy access to all the camera controls without the conventional buttons to push. The anti-reflection coating that is applied to the Touch Panel enhances viewing even in bright light.

Scene Auto Selector

Scene Auto Selector automatically recognizes the scene in your picture and adjusts the camera settings. Just set the camera to the Scene Auto Selector and the camera changes the settings according to the scene you are photographing, automatically.

Nikon's Smart Portrait System:

Smile Mode automatically releases the shutter when your subject smiles. The camera will detect the subject's smile and automatically fire the shutter.
With Nikon's Blink Proof the camera automatically takes two shots and saves the one in which the subject's eyes are open.
In-Camera Red-Eye Fix™ automatically fixes most instances of red-eye in the camera. You may never see red-eye again.
Face-Priority AF is Nikon's face-finding technology that automatically focuses on up to 12 faces in a group portrait.
D-Lighting rescues dark or backlit images by improving brightness and detail where needed

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Effective pixels
10.0 million

Image sensor
1/2.3-in. CCD; total pixels: approx. 10.34 million

Lens
3x Zoom-NIKKOR; 6.3-18.9mm (35mm [135] format picture angle: 35-105mm); f/3.1-5.9; Digital zoom: up to 4x (35mm [135] format picture angle: 420mm

Focus range (from lens)
60cm (2 ft.) to infinity (∞), Macro close-up mode: 10cm (4 in.) to infinity (∞)

Monitor
3-in., approx. 230k-dot, TFT LCD with touch screen control and anti-reflection coating

Storage media
Internal memory (approx. 44 MB), SD memory cards^*1

Image size (pixels)
3648 x 2736 (High: 3648★/Normal: 3648), 2592 x 1944 (Normal: 2592), 2048 x 1536 (Normal: 2048), 1024 x 768 (PC: 1024), 640 x 480 (TV: 640), 3584 x 2016 (16:9: 3584)

Vibration Reduction (VR)
Electronic VR

ISO sensitivity
ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, Auto (auto gain ISO 80-800), High ISO Sensitivity Auto (ISO 80-1600)

Interface Hi-Speed USB

Power sources Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied), AC Adapter EH-62D (optional)

Battery life
Approx. 160 shots with EN-EL10 battery

Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 91 x 57 x 20 mm (3.6 x 2.3 x 0.8 in.) excluding projections

Weight
Approx. 115 g (4.1 oz.) without battery and SD memory card

Supplied accessories^*2
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10, Battery Charger MH-63, USB Cable UC-E6, Audio Video Cable EG-CP14, Strap AN-CP19, Stylus, Software Suite CD-ROM

Optional accessories
AC Adapter EH-62D

*1 Not compatible with Multi Media Cards (MMC).
*2 Supplied accessories may differ by country or area.