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Nikon 8700

Nikon COOLPIX 8700 Digital Camera

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Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W310 Digital Camera

$699.95  |  1 store
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Product Description
Coupling a 2/3-inch 8.31 megapixel CCD imager with an 8.9 - 71.2mm (35 - 280mm equivalent) Nikkor 8x optical zoom lens, the new model stores images on CompactFlash cards (Type-I or Type-II... More
Coupling a 2/3-inch 8.31 megapixel CCD imager with an 8.9 - 71.2mm (35 - 280mm equivalent) Nikkor 8x optical zoom lens, the new model stores images on CompactFlash cards (Type-I or Type-II including Microdrives). Other features include a 5-area contrast detect AF system, macro focusing to 3 centimeters, a 235,000 pixel electronic viewfinder, a 1.8-inch LCD tilt / swivel LCD display, a built-in Speedlight flash unit and an external hot shot. Firmware features include burst modes up to 2.5 frames per second, a selection of programmed auto, aperture priority, shutter priority and manual modes, best shot select mode, autoexposure bracketing, shutter speeds from 1/8000 to 8 seconds and ISO ratings from 50 to 400. The Coolpix 8700 offers USB and NTSC / PAL video out connectivity, draws power from EN-EL1, 2CR5 or (with an optional adapter) AA batteries, and has dimensions of 113 x 105 x 78mm. The camera weighs 480 grams without battery or CompactFlash card.\n Less
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 digital camera is based around a 1/2.3"-type 12.1 effective megapixel Sony SuperHAD CCD image sensor with RGB color filter array, coupled to a... More
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 digital camera is based around a 1/2.3"-type 12.1 effective megapixel Sony SuperHAD CCD image sensor with RGB color filter array, coupled to a Sony-branded 4x optical zoom lens. The Sony W310's lens offers a 35mm-equivalent range from a useful 28mm wide angle to a moderate 112mm telephoto. The lens has a two-step aperture which offers either F3.0 or F4.3 at wide angle; at telephoto the maximum aperture is F5.8, and the minimum aperture isn't stated. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 4x 2x
HD Recording Format - 480p
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot Compact
Weight 1.06 lb. 0.27 lb.
LCD Screen Size 1.8 in. 3 in.
Resolution 8 Megapixel 12.1 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 8x 4x
Features - Image Stabilization • Motion Detection • Red-eye Correction • Face Detection • Smile Detection
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 8 Megapixel 12.1 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CCD
Image Resolutions 3264 x 2448 • 3264 x 2176 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 • 1280 x 960 • 1024 x 768 640 x 480 • 3264 x 2448 • 2592 x 1944 • 1920 x 1080 • 4000 x 3000 • 4000 x 2248
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA)
Video Format QuickTime -
Max Movie Length 180 Seconds -
Video Speed 30 fps -
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 8x 4x
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus Autofocus
Focal Length 8.9 - 71.2 mm 5 - 20 mm
Macro Focus Range 1.2 - 19.7 in. (w) -
35mm Zoom Lens 35 - 280 mm 28 - 112 mm
Focus Range 19.7 in. to Infinity (w) -
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f4.2/f8 (w/t) - f2.8 (w) f4.3 (w) - f3 (w)
Shutter Speed 1/8000 - 1/30 sec 1/4 - 1/2000 sec
Frames Per Second 2.5 Frames 1.8 Frames
White Balance Auto Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
Flash Type Built-In & External Built-In
ISO Speeds Auto • 50 • 100 • 200 • 400 Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 3200 • 80
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 25.6 MB (5 images on 128MB card) -
Memory Type CompactFlash Card Type I • CompactFlash Card Type II • IBM Microdrive Built-in • Memory Stick Pro • SD Card • Memory Stick DUO PRO • SDHC Card
Compression Type JPEG • TIFF • Raw Image JPEG
File Size (Low Res.) 0.19 MB (about 674 images on 128MB card) -
Compression Modes Fine • Normal • Uncompressed • Basic -
Built-in Memory Size - 6 MB
Included Features   
Self Timer 10 Sec. • 3 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount -
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker With Built-in Speaker With Built-in Speaker
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position With LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Digital Without Viewfinder
LCD Screen Resolution 134,000 pixels 230,400 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB USB 2.0
Power Supply   
Battery Type Proprietary Lithium Lithium-ion Battery
Battery Life 210 Images 220 Images
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS 9 • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional Apple Mac OS 9 • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows Vista • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional • Apple Mac OS X 10
Dimensions   
Weight 1.06 lb. 0.27 lb.
Depth 3.1 in. 0.75 in.
Height 4.1 in. 2.25 in.
Width 4.4 in. 3.88 in.
Warranty   
Warranty - 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
UPC - 27242776777
Product ID 21858761 95398440
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • Lens Cap • Strap Software • USB Cable • Battery Charger • Strap • AC Power Cord • AV Cable • Battery Pack
Release Date - March, 2010
Family Line Nikon COOLPIX Sony Cyber-shot
Product MPN   
MPN coolpix8700 DSC-W310
 
Consumer Reviews
Nikon 8700
Nikon COOLPIX 8700 Digital Camera
$699.95
Sony DSC-W310
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W310 Digital Camera
From $97.95

Product Review Summary

4.3
Based on 28 user reviews
89% recommend this product
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Consumer Reviews

313

The Coolpix 8700 Nikon joins the 8 megapixel club

byHoward_Creech May 2, 2004
133 Helpfuls 134 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros 8X Nikkor Zoom, 8 megapixel resolution
Cons Cons: Noisy images at ISO 400, AF hunts in low light, weak battery
Recommended it? Yes

Over the last couple of years Nikon has been losing market share to other manufacturers, but that negative sales trend may be due to change. Nikon's R&D folks have introduced two very exciting new digital cameras (the Coolpix 8700 and the D70 digital SLR) that are likely to put Nikon firmly back in... Read full review »

fudge23
359

Good Mid Level Digital Camera

byfudge23 Jan 3, 2006
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Stylish, good quality photos, large memory capacity.
Cons big and clunky, gets an error message a lot
Recommended it? Yes

Let me state right away that I am not a camera professional or claim to be a techno guru. Far from it, I am a new mom who wanted to take loads of photos and share with family on the web. I know what I want out of a camera and that's about it. If you are looking for a technical expert and pixel size... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.4
Based on 5 user reviews
80% recommend this product
5 stars
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4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
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1 star
Pros
  • Easy to Use (1)
  • Lightweight (1)
  • Compact (1)
  • Good Value (1)
  • Long Battery Life (1)
  • Simple Setup (1)
  • Intuitive (1)
  • Energy Efficient (1)
  • Good in Low Light (1)
Cons
  • Slower in continuous shooting (1)
  • No Viewfinder (1)
Good For
  • Travel (1)
  • Home (1)
  • Everyday Use (1)
  • Office (1)
  • Portraits (1)
  • geat for online pictures (1)
  • pictures to put on Websites (1)
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Consumer Reviews

1

Cybershot DSC-w130 digital camera

bycurrie21 May 6, 2010
4 Helpfuls 5 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros great picture quality, lightweight
Cons no complaints awesome camera!
Recommended it? Yes

Great camera at a great price. The Sony cybershot dcs-w130 is a wonderful piece of equipment. I recommended this to anyone who is not tech savvy but still wants a great digital camera. Read full review »

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Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W310 Digital Camera

bykristine2011 Aug 17, 2011
6 Helpfuls 7 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Light Weight,Attractive
Cons Not recomended in terms of image resolution and image quality.
Recommended it? No

I have bought my Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W310 Digital Camera last December 2010.That time it is not affordable comparing the market price today.Because it is so attractive to me and Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W310 Digital Camera offers a selection of eight scene modes Twilight, High Sensitivity, Soft Snap,... Read full review »

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