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The Nikon Coolpix S8000 lays claim to the title of the world’s slimmest 10x zoom compact. And while tech is dominated by constant chatter about “world firsts”, this nifty little number is every bit as good as its makers reckon. Want to know why? Dive into our Nikon Coolpix S8000 camera review now and we’ll reveal all.
27.3mm might seem a tad chunksome in this age of superslim gadgets, but factor in the Nikon Coolpix S8000’s 10x optical zoom and NIKKOR lens and you’ll soon realise it’s a proper size zero snapper.
The zoom is the real big drawer with the Nikon Coolpix S8000. Use it in conjunction with the ace macro mode and your shots will be imbued with excellent detail and will let you get close up without any nasty blur around the edge of your pics. One grumble we do have the macro feature and zoom lens working together is the excessive noise around the corners of images. It’s not a massive deal-breaker, but hardcore camera fanatics will definitely pick up on it.
Push the lens wider though and your landscape shots will really look the part. The 30mm shots we took looked vast and rich in detail, perfect if you want cracking pics without investing in something bulkier and pricier.
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Elsewhere the Nikon Coolpix S8000 is instilled with the camera maker’s excellent and easy-to-use UI. Accessing scene modes is straightforward via one button, letting you optimise your shots wherever you are.
The LCD screen slapped on the back is ace too. At 3-inches it’s more than ample for viewing your handiwork, although we would have preferred AMOLED in order to get a slightly bigger viewing angle.
The real issue we had though was with reviewing images, with the Nikon Coolpix S8000 taking at least four seconds to process your shot before you can peep it round the back of the camera. It becomes increasingly infuriating if you’re a snapper who’s quick on your feet.
That said, this is a small quibble with such a fully featured camera, especially one that costs around £250. If you’re after a new compact, the Nikon Coolpix S8000 is certainly not a bad shout.
