Specifications#
- Brand
- Nikon
- Model
- Coolpix S1
- Also known as
- Nikon S1, S1
- Camera type
- Compact
- Released
- 2005-01-01
- Sensor size
- 13.2 × 9.9 mm (1" (one-inch) sensor)
- Crop factor
- 2.62×
- Resolution
- 5 MP (2,592 × 1,944 px)
- Weight
- 170 g (6.0 oz)
- Sensor
- CCD
- Storage
- SD/MMC card + Internal
- Viewfinder
- No
- AF points / area
- Multi-area AF
- Metering
- 256 segment Matrix linked to AF area
- Exposure modes
- Auto, Scene
- Shutter
- Electronic/mechanical
- Flash
- Built-in flash
- Battery
- Nikon EN-EL8 Lithium-Ion & charger
- Dimensions
- 90 *
- Lens
- Zoom Nikkor ED 5.8-17.4mm 1:3.0-5.4
- Drive
- Continuous shooting
Specifications merged from Wikipedia, Wikidata and openMVG. Spot an error? Tell us.
Sensor size compared#
Focal length equivalents & field of view#
Multiply any focal length by 2.62 to get the full-frame field of view. For fixed-lens cameras use the real focal length printed on the lens (e.g. “6.1–18.3 mm”), not the 35 mm equivalent.
| Lens on this camera | Full-frame equivalent | Horizontal | Vertical | Diagonal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mm | 21 mm | 79.0° | 63.5° | 91.8° |
| 10 mm | 26 mm | 66.8° | 52.7° | 79.0° |
| 12 mm | 31 mm | 57.6° | 44.8° | 69.0° |
| 14 mm | 37 mm | 50.5° | 38.9° | 61.0° |
| 16 mm | 42 mm | 44.8° | 34.4° | 54.6° |
| 18 mm | 47 mm | 40.3° | 30.8° | 49.2° |
| 20 mm | 52 mm | 36.5° | 27.8° | 44.8° |
| 24 mm | 63 mm | 30.8° | 23.3° | 37.9° |
| 28 mm | 73 mm | 26.5° | 20.1° | 32.8° |
| 35 mm | 92 mm | 21.4° | 16.1° | 26.5° |
| 40 mm | 105 mm | 18.7° | 14.1° | 23.3° |
| 50 mm | 131 mm | 15.0° | 11.3° | 18.7° |
| 56 mm | 147 mm | 13.4° | 10.1° | 16.8° |
| 70 mm | 184 mm | 10.8° | 8.1° | 13.4° |
| 85 mm | 223 mm | 8.9° | 6.7° | 11.1° |
| 100 mm | 262 mm | 7.6° | 5.7° | 9.4° |
| 135 mm | 354 mm | 5.6° | 4.2° | 7.0° |
| 200 mm | 524 mm | 3.8° | 2.8° | 4.7° |
| 300 mm | 787 mm | 2.5° | 1.9° | 3.2° |
| 400 mm | 1049 mm | 1.9° | 1.4° | 2.4° |
Depth of field table#
Total depth of field at each subject distance, using a circle of confusion of 11.4 µm (the 0.030 mm full-frame standard scaled by the crop factor).
| Focal | Aperture | 50.0 cm | 1.00 m | 2.00 m | 3.00 m | 5.00 m | 10.0 m | Hyperfocal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mm | f/1.8 | 16.2 cm | 71.1 cm | 4.35 m | 79.0 m | ∞ | ∞ | 3.12 m |
| 8 mm | f/2.8 | 26.2 cm | 1.32 m | 678 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 2.01 m |
| 8 mm | f/4 | 40.1 cm | 2.86 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 1.41 m |
| 8 mm | f/8 | 1.39 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 70.7 cm |
| 16 mm | f/1.8 | 3.9 cm | 15.9 cm | 65.5 cm | 1.53 m | 4.78 m | 45.3 m | 12.4 m |
| 16 mm | f/2.8 | 6.1 cm | 25.0 cm | 1.06 m | 2.60 m | 10.2 m | ∞ | 8.01 m |
| 16 mm | f/4 | 8.7 cm | 36.3 cm | 1.62 m | 4.47 m | 43.2 m | ∞ | 5.61 m |
| 16 mm | f/8 | 17.8 cm | 80.3 cm | 5.71 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 2.81 m |
| 27 mm | f/1.8 | 1.3 cm | 5.5 cm | 22.4 cm | 50.7 cm | 1.43 m | 6.12 m | 35.4 m |
| 27 mm | f/2.8 | 2.1 cm | 8.6 cm | 34.9 cm | 79.7 cm | 2.29 m | 10.8 m | 22.8 m |
| 27 mm | f/4 | 3.0 cm | 12.3 cm | 50.3 cm | 1.16 m | 3.46 m | 20.6 m | 16.0 m |
| 27 mm | f/8 | 6.0 cm | 24.8 cm | 1.06 m | 2.60 m | 10.2 m | ∞ | 7.99 m |
| 45 mm | f/1.8 | 0.5 cm | 1.9 cm | 8.0 cm | 18.0 cm | 50.5 cm | 2.05 m | 98.4 m |
| 45 mm | f/2.8 | 0.7 cm | 3.0 cm | 12.4 cm | 28.1 cm | 78.9 cm | 3.23 m | 63.3 m |
| 45 mm | f/4 | 1.0 cm | 4.3 cm | 17.7 cm | 40.2 cm | 1.13 m | 4.74 m | 44.3 m |
| 45 mm | f/8 | 2.1 cm | 8.6 cm | 35.6 cm | 81.6 cm | 2.36 m | 11.3 m | 22.2 m |
Equivalent aperture#
Exposure is identical at the same f-number on any format; equivalence only describes depth of field and total light.
Diffraction & pixel pitch#
With 5.09 µm pixels, diffraction starts to soften pixel-level detail around f/7.6. For maximum sharpness keep landscapes between f/4.2 and f/8; stopping down further trades detail for depth of field.
| Aperture | Airy disk diameter | Spread over | At 100% view |
|---|---|---|---|
| f/2.8 | 3.8 µm | 0.7 px | sharp |
| f/4 | 5.4 µm | 1.1 px | sharp |
| f/5.6 | 7.5 µm | 1.5 px | sharp |
| f/8 | 10.7 µm | 2.1 px | slight softening |
| f/11 | 14.8 µm | 2.9 px | slight softening |
| f/16 | 21.5 µm | 4.2 px | visibly soft |
| f/22 | 29.5 µm | 5.8 px | visibly soft |
Maximum print sizes#
At 5 MP the Nikon Coolpix S1 produces 2,592 × 1,944 pixel images. See the 5 megapixel guide or the print size calculator.
| Resolution | Typical use | Inches | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 DPI | Photo-lab quality | 8.6 × 6.5 in | 22 × 16 cm |
| 240 DPI | Fine-art inkjet | 10.8 × 8.1 in | 27 × 21 cm |
| 200 DPI | Wall print | 13.0 × 9.7 in | 33 × 25 cm |
| 150 DPI | Poster, viewed from 1 m+ | 17.3 × 13.0 in | 44 × 33 cm |
Night-sky exposure limits#
Longest exposure before stars trail. The NPF rule accounts for pixel pitch and is stricter than the classic 500 rule — use it for pin-sharp stars on high-resolution sensors.
| Focal length | 500 rule | NPF f/1.8 | NPF f/2.8 | NPF f/4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mm (13 mm eq.) | 38.1 s | 43.2 s | 50.2 s | 58.6 s |
| 8 mm (21 mm eq.) | 23.8 s | 27.0 s | 31.3 s | 36.6 s |
| 9 mm (24 mm eq.) | 21.2 s | 24.0 s | 27.9 s | 32.5 s |
| 13 mm (34 mm eq.) | 14.7 s | 16.6 s | 19.3 s | 22.5 s |
| 19 mm (50 mm eq.) | 10.0 s | 11.4 s | 13.2 s | 15.4 s |
Handheld shutter speed guide#
The reciprocal rule uses the equivalent focal length. High-resolution sensors may need one stop faster than this for pixel-sharp results.
| Focal length | No stabilisation (1/equiv. focal) | With 3-stop IS | With 5-stop IBIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mm | 1/25 s | 0.3 s | 1.3 s |
| 19 mm | 1/50 s | 1/6 s | 0.6 s |
| 38 mm | 1/100 s | 1/13 s | 0.3 s |
| 76 mm | 1/200 s | 1/25 s | 1/6 s |
Lens#
The Nikon Coolpix S1 has a built-in, non-interchangeable lens. Use the real focal length of that lens with the tables above; its full-frame equivalent is that number × 2.62.
Similar cameras#
Other 1" (one-inch) cameras from around the same time.
Frequently asked questions#
What is the crop factor of the Nikon Coolpix S1?
The Nikon Coolpix S1 has a crop factor of 2.62× relative to 35 mm full frame (diagonal 16.5 mm vs 43.3 mm).
What size is the Nikon Coolpix S1 sensor?
13.2 × 9.9 mm (1" (one-inch)), an area of 131 mm² — 15% of full frame.
Is the Nikon Coolpix S1 full frame?
No — its sensor is 1" (one-inch), which is 6.6× smaller in area than full frame.
How many megapixels does the Nikon Coolpix S1 have?
5 megapixels (2,592 × 1,944 pixels), enough for a 9 × 6 inch print at 300 DPI.
How long can I expose the night sky with the Nikon Coolpix S1?
With a 8 mm lens (21 mm equivalent) the 500 rule gives 24 s and the stricter NPF rule at f/2.8 gives 31 s.
Sources & licences#
- Wikipedia: Nikon Coolpix S1 — CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikidata Q3341797 — CC0
- openMVG sensor width database — MPL-2.0
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources