Coolpix 4100: 4 Megapixel Entry-level Nikon for Under $200
by Stephen Caston on March 11, 2005 12:05 AM EST- Posted in
- Digital Camera
Battery Performance
Our general method for battery testing is to reset the camera to its default settings and change the recording mode to the highest quality option. Then, we take 5 pictures without the flash and 2 pictures with the flash until the battery is dead. For more information on our battery test, please refer to our Testing Procedures page. For the Nikon Coolpix 4100 and the Pentax Optio S40, we used our pair of NiMH Power2000 2500mAh batteries. For the other cameras, we used the included battery packs. All batteries were fully drained before charging for the test.| Number of shots taken in one battery charge | |
| Casio EX-Z40 | 1,767 |
| Nikon 4100 | 1,315 |
| Pentax S40 | 1,236 |
| Canon SD300 | 1,028 |
| Olympus Verve | 400 |
In our battery test, the Nikon 4100 puts in a very respectable performance - shooting 1,315 frames on a single charge. We highly recommend getting some high-powered NiMH batteries. They put in a far superior performance to alkaline batteries and are much more cost effective.
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stephencaston - Friday, March 11, 2005 - link
#4: You make a good point. As we are relatively new with digital camera reviews, we are still building our base of comparisons. However, check out the comparison cameras on the testing pages to see the relative performance of similar models we have reviewed.Turin39789 - Friday, March 11, 2005 - link
In most hardware reviews when a product falls short in terms of quality for its category/price range the article will mention the top performers/best values. This article tells me the nikon 4100 is not for me, but doesnt really point me in the right direction for a better choice.skrivis - Friday, March 11, 2005 - link
I looked at these, but Nikon USA is offering a rebate of $200 on the Coolpix 5400. (Until 03/31)I got much more camera for about $50 more. Total price after rebate was $259.
stephencaston - Friday, March 11, 2005 - link
#1, I think you meant the 4600. At any rate, we are always limited to what is available to us at the time. We certainly intend to look into the entire new line-up of Nikons in the future as they become available to us. Even so, the 4100 is very popular and widely available. Hang tight for the new Nikons...we are eagerly awaiting our chance at reviewing them.Stephen
buttwhacker - Friday, March 11, 2005 - link
Its a good thing Anandtech is reviewing cameras but please the next time before you review the cameras make sure they are current coz this one is discontinued.... yeah, discontinued. The replacement for Coolpix 4100 is Coolpix 4900, pretty much the same but with a bigger screen and smaller size, look into that.Thanx for the review anyways.
woodhamiiltonn - Monday, January 28, 2013 - link
Nikon Coolpix 4100 is a good camera and you've allocated an informative review of this camera. I enjoyed the camera comparison you've made and I think anyone would be delighted before purchasing Nikon Coolpix 4100. Thanks.