I take these compact Nikon Stabilized 12x25 binoculars with me everywhere and they just dropped in price, again.

I think the Nikon Stabilized 12x25 binoculars are the best compact image-stabilized (IS) binoculars we have tested. They are smaller and lighter than Canon's 8x20 IS binoculars, which were previously the smallest and lightest IS binoculars on the market. Now they have just dropped in price again on Newegg this Black Friday weekend, an amazing deal on a 2024-release product with effective image stabilization.

You can get the Nikon Stabilized 12x25 S binoculars on sale right now at Newegg for $635.

I rated them a huge five stars in my Nikon Stabilized 12x25 binoculars review, thanks to their excellent stabilization for a small model, their unobtrusive controls and incredibly small form factor. They even earned a place on our best binoculars guide as the best compact IS binoculars.

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Nikon 12x25 S: was $697 now $635 at Newegg

Save $62 on these pocket-sized image-stabilized (IS) binoculars from Nikon. They offer a strong 12x magnification and are portable enough to just slip into your pocket.

When I reviewed the Nikon S 12x25 binoculars, I loved their small form factor and amazing IS system, which transforms their observing ability for steady stargazing views. I awarded them five stars and think they could be the best compact IS binoculars out there.

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Jase Parnell-Brookes

Jase Parnell-Brookes is the Managing Editor for e-commerce for Space and Live Science. Previously the Channel Editor for Cameras and Skywatching at Space, Jase has been an editor and contributing expert across a wide range of publications since 2010. Based in the UK, they are also an award-winning photographer and educator winning the Gold Prize award in the Nikon Photo Contest 2018/19 and named Digital Photographer of the Year in 2014. Since joining Space.com, they have reviewed a huge range of skywatching optics, including telescopes, binoculars and image-stabilized binoculars.

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The best thing about these image-stabilized (IS) binoculars is how small and lightweight they are. At only 13.9 oz (395 g) they are perfect for taking with you anywhere you go and want a stabilized view. The smaller objective lenses mean that the image is a bit darker than what you would see with the naked eye but they are still very useful for casual stargazing.

I managed to see the Andromeda galaxy (M31) with averted vision and the Orion nebula (M42), so these are worth taking out with you at night for a better look at the stars and some of the brighter deep sky objects.

They are also relatively cheap in the image-stabilized world where models can easily go for $1000 and up, depending on the model. I think they are better than the previous most compact IS model, the Canon 8x20 IS binoculars, and they are actually lighter and smaller too. With their silky smooth steadying and clear views, I highly recommend them for anyone looking to get image-stabilized binoculars but doesn't want to spend big bucks.

Key features: 12x magnification, 25mm objective lens diameter, 4.5-degree angular field-of-view, 12.3mm eye of relief, 13.9 oz (395 g) weight.

Product launched: November 2024

Price history: The Nikon Stabilized 12x25 binoculars usually retail for $697 on Amazon, but briefly dropped to $597 in September. This deal from Newegg brings the price down to $635.

Price comparison: Newegg: $635 | BHPhotoVideo: $697 | Amazon: $697

Reviews consensus: Space: ★★★★★ | Digital Camera World: ★★★★

Featured in guides: Best binoculars, Best compact binoculars

✅ Buy it if: You are looking for an affordable way into image-stabilized binoculars and need a pair that you can slip into your pocket.

❌ Don't buy it if: You need really high magnification or bigger objective lenses. For more powerful image-stabilized binoculars, try the Canon IS 15x50 binoculars which are also on sale for Black Friday.

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