

The COOLPIX S02 is an ultra-compact camera that shines in looks and optics. With a body smaller than a business card, it delivers big impact with vivid images and videos – even at night. A touch panel display and easy-to-master functions let you capture all of life’s special moments.
Fits in the palm of your hand
At a slim 17.5mm and weighing a mere 100g, the S02 is one of the most compact cameras around. Perfect to slip into a pocket or bag, you can take it everywhere you go and never miss a photo opportunity again.
Versatile performance
With 13.2 Megapixels and stunning Full (1080p) HD video recording the COOLPIX SO2 puts exceptional imaging power in your hands.
Contemporary & stylish design
Created with aesthetics as well as practical functionality in mind, the SO2 combines a smooth streamlined profile with a durable, highly polished stainless steel finish.
Easy to use GUI (Graphic User Interface)
Exceptional results are a breeze. The COOLPIX S02 sports a large 6.7 cm (2.7 inch) approx. 230k-dot TFT LCD touch screen enhanced by a simple four-segment menu; or customise it to one touch for your favourite settings. The anti-reflective monitor makes shooting and viewing images a joy.
A stylish companion
Size, performance, practicality and style – no matter which way you look at it, the COOLPIX S02 is a winner. Every aspect has been carefully thought out, from materials through to colours and finish. It’s available in blue, white or silver with a mirror-like finish and controls have also been reduced to the minimum adding to its streamlined look.
Capture the beauty of the night
The S02 is not only stylish enough for an evening out, it’s an exceptional performer, especially in low light. An advanced CMOS delivers incredible noise-reduction and high sensitivity of up to ISO1600. Night shots come alive, thanks to its Consecutive Shot Combining Technology.
Nikon’s imaging power with advanced shooting and editing functions
The COOLPIX S02 delivers the superior imaging power expected from a Nikon digital camera. Plus you’ll enjoy a choice of special effects and filter effects that make filming and photography simple and fun.
Full feature list:
- A 13.2-million pixel CMOS image sensor
- A 3x optical zoom NIKKOR lens that covers a broad range of focal lengths from wide-angle 30mm to 90mm (equivalents in 35mm format)
- The EXPEED C2 high-speed, highly-precise image-processing engine that reproduces a rich expression of tones
- A built-in xenon flash
- Easy auto mode: the camera automatically determines the best scene mode based on shooting conditions, when you frame the subject
- Special Effects: Nostalgic sepia, High-contrast monochrome, High key, and Low key – can be set prior to snapping photos or recording movies to achieve the desired exposure or colours
- Filter Effects: Toy camera effect, Soft, Fisheye, Miniature effect, Vivid colour, Black-and-white, Sepia, and Cyanotype – for in-camera editing of photos
- HD movie recording in 1080p format
Type | Compact digital camera |
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Number of effective pixels | 13.2 million |
Image sensor | 1/3.1-in. type CMOS; total pixels: approx. 14.17 million |
Lens | 3x optical zoom, NIKKOR lens |
Focal length | 4.1-12.3 mm (angle of view equivalent to 30-90 mm lens in 35 mm format) |
f/-number | f/3.3-5.9 |
Construction | 6 elements in 5 groups |
Digital zoom magnification | Up to 4x (angle of view equivalent to approx. 360 mm lens in 35 mm format) |
Vibration reduction | Electronic VR (movies) |
Motion blur reduction | Motion detection (still pictures) |
Autofocus (AF) | Contrast-detect AF |
Focus range (measured from center of front surface of lens) | [W]: Approx. 30 cm (1 ft) to infinity, [T]: Approx. 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) to infinity Aapprox. 5 cm (2 in.) – (W) or approx. 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) – (T) in macro close-up mode |
Focus-area selection | Center, face priority, manual (tap to select) |
Monitor | 6.7 cm (2.7-in.), approx. 230k-dot touch screen TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Frame coverage (shooting) | Approx. 96% vertical and horizontal |
Frame coverage (playback) | Approx. 100% vertical and horizontal |
Storage medium | Internal memory (approx. 7.3 GB) |
File system | DCF, Exif 2.3, DPOF-compliant |
File formats | Still pictures: JPEG Movies: MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with LPCM stereo sound) |
Image size (pixels) | 13 M [4160 x 3120] 4 M [2272 x 1704] 2 M [1600 x 1200] |
Shooting Modes | Scene selection (Scene auto selector, Hand-held night scene, Backlit scene HDR), Special effects |
Movie frame size (pixels) | 1080/30p (default setting): 1920 x 1080/16:9, 720/30p: 1280 x 720/16:9, iFrame 540/30p: 960 x 540/16:9, HS 720/2x: 1280 x 720/16:9, HS 1080/0.5x: 1920 x 1080/16:9 |
ISO sensitivity (standard output sensitivity) | ISO 125-1600 |
Exposure metering mode | Matrix, center-weighted (at under 2x digital zoom), spot (at 2x digital zoom and up) |
Exposure control | Programmed auto with exposure compensation (±2 EV in steps of 1/3 EV) |
Shutter | Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter |
Shutter speed | 1/2000-1 s |
Aperture | Electronically-selected neutral density (ND) filter (-2 AV) |
Range | 2 positions (f/3.3 and f/6.6 [W]) |
Self-timer | Approx. 10 seconds |
Built-in flash range (approx.; auto ISO) | [W]: 0.3-1.4 m (1 ft – 4 ft 7 in.) [T]: 0.5-0.8 m (1 ft 8 in. – 2 ft 7 in.) |
Flash control | TTL auto with monitor preflashes |
Interface | Hi-Speed USB |
Data Transfer Protocol | MTP, PTP |
Video output | NTSC, PAL |
I/O terminal | Audio video output/digital I/O (USB) HDMI micro connector (Type D) (HDMI output) |
Supported languages | Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese |
Power sources | Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery |
Charging time | Approx. 2 h 50 min (using Charging AC Adapter EH-70P; battery fully discharged) |
Battery life (Still pictures) *1 | Approx. 210 (with built-in battery) |
Movie recording (actual battery life for recording) *2 | Approx. 1 h 15 min (with built-in battery) |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | Approx. 77.1 x 51.3 x 17.5 mm (3.1 x 2.1 x 0.7 in.), excluding projections |
Weight | Approx. 100 g (3.6 oz) |
Temperature | 0 °C – 40 °C (32 °F – 104 °F) |
Humidity | 85% or less (no condensation) |
Supplied accessories | Camera strap, Charging AC Adapter EH-70P, USB Cable UC-E16 |
Optional accessories | Audio/video cable EG-CP16, Styluse TP-1, Case CS-CP4-1 (with strap) |
note | Unless otherwise stated, all figures assume a fully-charged battery and an ambient temperature of 23 ±3 °C (73.4 ±5.4 °F) as specified by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA). *1 Battery endurance varies with use, the interval between shots, and the length of time menus and images are displayed. *2 Individual movie files can not exceed 29 minutes in length or 4 GB in size. Recording may end before this limit is reached if camera temperature becomes elevated. |
The COOLPIX S02 is available in stores with a 2 Year Manufacturer Warranty.