The Coolpix S10 is equipped with a 10X Nikkor optical zoom composed of 12 elements arranged in 9 groups. But the most notable feature of this particular camera is the implementation of a VR optical stabilization system. The focal length of the zoom covers from 6.3 to 63 mm, the equivalent on a 35 mm camera of a 38 to 380 mm zoom. Apertures start at a constant f3.5 for the lens, closing down to f13.6; while the shutter speed covers from 1/1000 second down to 2 seconds at the maximum.