- The fastest start-up time in its class*
- High ISO 6400 capability at any image size up to its maximum of 4000 x 3000 pixels
- 12.2 effective megapixels for high-resolution images
- 4x Zoom-NIKKOR lens
- 2.7-in. high-resolution LCD monitor
- High performance optical lens shift VR image stabilization
- Motion Detection for sharp, steady results
- Scene Auto Selector provides quick, carefree picture-taking in a variety of situations
- Subject Tracking for automatic tracking and focusing on a subject
- Quick Retouch for the best balance of contrast and saturation
- Smart Portrait System — Face-priority AF, Smile Mode, Blink Proof and In-Camera Red-Eye Fix
- D-Lighting adds detail and optimizes exposure to rescue underexposed images
- *Among compact cameras equipped with 28mm (35mm format equivalent) zoom lens and optical vibration reduction as of February 3, 2009 (according to research conducted by Nikon Corporation).









