Nikon S8100 Compact Camera Announced

If Nikon’s freshly-announced P7000 camera was too much for you to handle, perhaps you’d like something less up market, such as the S8100, a replacement of the S8000. The S8100 sports a backside illuminated sensor (BSI) which should go some ways to helping you capture better shots in low-light conditions. This camera is also capable of capturing two shots before you fully press the shutter release, ensuring that you won’t miss a good shot just because your subject blinked. The S8100 will be available in late September in black, red, and gold versions and will set you back $299.95. Specifications of the S8100 include:

• 12-megapixel backside-illuminated CMOS sensor
• Expeed C2 engine
• 10x zoom
• Up to 10FPS shooting
• 3-inch LCD display
• SD/SDHC/SHXC memory card support
• ISO up to 3200