A blend of design elements originating in the Coolpix 5400 with others from the recent Coolpix 8800, the Nikon Coolpix 8400 is instantly identifiable as a member of the Nikon family. While the Coolpix 8400 shares the 8-megapixel resolution of the Coolpix 8800, it differs in its optics. Unlike the Coolpix 8800 which has a stabilized 10X zoom, the Coolpix 8400 is equipped with a shorter 3.5X ED glass zoom that a wide angle (equivalent to a 24mm).