Nikon's 2014 slim S-series compact — 20.1MP CCD, 26-130mm equiv 5x zoom, 720p video, EN-EL19 battery.
The Nikon Coolpix S2800 was a slim budget compact announced in January 2014, sitting near the bottom of Nikon's style-orientated S-series above the AA-powered L models. It succeeded the S2700 and sold in silver, black, red, pink and purple, aimed at buyers wanting a thin pocket camera with a proper rechargeable battery.
It packs a 20.1-megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD and a 5x Zoom-Nikkor covering 26-130mm equivalent at f/3.2-6.5. Sensitivity runs ISO 80-3200, video records at 720p HD, and the 2.7-inch LCD carries 230,000 dots. Electronic Vibration Reduction handles shake, twelve creative filters and Nikon's Smart Portrait and Scene Auto Selector systems provide the automation, storage is SD, and power comes from the rechargeable EN-EL19 lithium-ion battery charged in-camera via the EH-70P adapter.
The S2800 suits casual shooters who value slimness over reach or control — it slips into any pocket and its automation needs no learning. Cramming 20 megapixels onto a small CCD limits low-light quality, and the electronic-only stabilisation means the telephoto end wants good light, but daylight results are respectable for the class.
Used examples are inexpensive; the main check is power. The EN-EL19 battery is shared across dozens of Coolpix S models so replacements are easy to find, and charging is via USB adapter rather than a cradle — confirm a cable or charger is included or budget for one. Also check the lens barrel for dents from pocket carry, the screen for scratches, and that the flash charges promptly.