CMOS
The Nikon COOLPIX CMOS image sensor with a backside illumination structure increases the amount of light that each pixel receives. The resulting improvement in noise and sensitivity reduction makes the COOLPIX P100 and COOLPIX S8100 more capable when shooting night scenes or in dark indoor situations. CMOS Technology provides Full HD 1080p movie recordings.
Night Landscape Backlit Scene HDR (High Dynamic Range)
The advanced performance of the new CMOS image sensor brings in-camera Night Landscape mode and combines a series of consecutive shots taken at a fast shutter speed into a single, clearer image when taking handheld shots at night. Backlit Scene HDR (High Dynamic Range) merges several images of the same scene to create an image with a range of tonal detail that could not be captured in a single photo.