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Nikon Coolpix S9100

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Pros

  • fastest and most responsive cameras in its class
  • Image quality is very good in daylight conditions
  • its automatic modes work very well

Cons

  • lack of meaningful exposure control compared to most of its travel zoom competitors
  • poor light at high ISO settings and very little manual exposure control
  • S9100 does not contain a GPS

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 12 Mpx
  • 4000, 3000 px
  • 3.5
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus, Face tracking
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Nikon Coolpix S9100 - Pros & Cons

Nikon Coolpix S9100

Pros

  • fastest and most responsive cameras in its class
  • Image quality is very good in daylight conditions
  • its automatic modes work very well
  • bright and colorful
  • will serve you nicely in sub-optimal lighting conditions
  • excellent image quality
  • nice video capture options
  • you easily move through the very straightforward menu system
  • S9100 is a good travel companion
  • great performance and value for the price
  • autofocus stays sharp throughout the zoom range

Cons

  • lack of meaningful exposure control compared to most of its travel zoom competitors
  • poor light at high ISO settings and very little manual exposure control
  • S9100 does not contain a GPS
  • there's no way to control shutter speed or aperture
  • capture subtle noise from the lens motor
  • flash must be manually popped up to be used
  • fill-flash and slow-sync settings
  • lack of noise in dim light these chips deliver
  • Menus are nothing special
  • Nikon does not supply a plug-in charger
  • Nikon S9100 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera

Nikon Coolpix S9100 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
3200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
12 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4000 x 3000 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Nikon Coolpix S9100 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors13.0 Mpx
Effective pixels12.0 Mpx
Max resolution4000 x 3000 px
Other resolutions
  • 4000x3000
  • 3968x2232
  • 3264x2448
  • 2592x2944
  • 2048x1536
  • 1600x1200
  • 1280x960
  • 1024x768
  • 640x480
ProcessorExpeed C2
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom18.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3.5
Maximum aperture3.5
Focal length equiv25 - 450
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus
  • Face tracking
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range19.69 in
Macro focus range1.57 in
Number of focus points9
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Camera shutter type
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
Minimum shutter speed4.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
WB BracketingNo
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range4
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Redeye Reduction
External flashno
Continuous drive9.5 fps
Scene modes
  • Portrait
  • Self-portrait
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
  • Spot AF-area
3D supportno
Manual settingsno
Self-timer options
  • 10
  • 2
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Voice recordingyes
Supported audio file formats
  • AAC
  • WAV
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Dimensions
Weight7.55 oz
Width4.13 in
Height2.44 in
Depth1.36 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)15
Battery life (max)3.0 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1050.0 mAh
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
GPSno
Orientation sensorno
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • RUS
  • SWE
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Image
ISO
  • 160
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum160
ISO maximum3200
Maximum image resolution4000 x 3000 px
White balance presets5
White balance modesAuto
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Sepia
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeSensor-shift
Supported aspect ratios
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots921000
Touch screenno
Field of view97.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 960 x 540
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MPEG-4
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey,Silver
  • Red
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage74.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
mini connectoryes
HDMI ports quantity1
USB version2.0
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Nikon Coolpix S9100 Nikon - Editorial Reviews (19)

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Nikon Coolpix S9100 Nikon COOLPIX S9100 | Cameralabs
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Cameralabs
Published: 14.12.2011
Nikon COOLPIX S9100 | Cameralabs

Nikon Coolpix S9100 Nikon Coolpix S9100 Review
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Digital Photography School
Published: 29.05.2011
Nikon Coolpix S9100 Review
4.0

I make no apologies for reviewing this humble compact digicam – the Nikon Coolpix S9100 – in amongst the heavy hitting DSLRs and maxi-zoom models. Why? ‘Cos it has a few features the DSLRs do not have. Nikon Coolpix S9100 Features To begin with it has a moderate 18x zoom, starting at a wide 35

Nikon Coolpix S9100 Review: Nikon Coolpix S9100 point-and-shoot
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Macworld
Published: 22.04.2011
Review: Nikon Coolpix S9100 point-and-shoot
4.0

The Nikon Coolpix S9100 is the rare beast that will please both novices and experienced shooters, even with its lack of manual controls. Thanks to its great image quality and creative modes, practically anyone will find this camera a pleasure to use.

Nikon Coolpix S9100 Nikon Coolpix S9100 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Nikon Coolpix S9100 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 5/13/2011Quick TakeProsVery compact for a camera sporting an 18x optical zoom lens25-450mm equivalent range is incredibly versatileProduces sharp images with good colorsSmooth, Full 1080p HD video captureStereo SoundDedicated video recording buttonNumerous Creative Shooting ModesHigh-quality

Nikon Coolpix S9100 Nikon Coolpix S9100 Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 18.04.2011
Nikon Coolpix S9100 Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The Nikon Coolpix S9100 is a new travel-zoom compact camera sporting a whopping 18x zoom lens with a focal range of 25-450mm. Also featuring a sensible 12 megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor, high-resolution 3-inch screen and 1080p Full HD movies, the Nikon S9100 certainly offers a lot on paper, but how does it shape up in reality? Read our in-depth Nikon Coolpix S9100 review to find out.

Nikon Coolpix S9100 Nikon Coolpix S9100
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Published: 27.04.2011
Nikon Coolpix S9100
4.0

Nikon Coolpix S9100 18x zoom super zoom compact camera review preview comparison specs

Nikon Coolpix S9100 Nikon S9100 Review
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Published: 18.07.2011
Nikon S9100 Review
4.0

Nikon S9100 review, find out how the S9100 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Nikon Coolpix S9100 Nikon Coolpix S9100 - digital camera
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CNET
Published: 20.04.2011
Nikon Coolpix S9100 - digital camera

Nikon Coolpix S9100 - digital camera

Nikon Coolpix S9100 Nikon COOLPIX S9100 camera
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Good Gear Guide
Nikon COOLPIX S9100 camera
3.5

Nikon COOLPIX S9100 review: A compact camera with an 18x zoom and a good CMOS sensor

Nikon Coolpix S9100 Compact Camera Group Test: Travel Zooms
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DPReview
Published: 20.07.2011
Compact Camera Group Test: Travel Zooms
3.6

As the travel zoom marketplace has expanded, the technology has advanced, to the extent that even some of last year's crop of products look under-specified compared to current models. One of the most noticeable effects of the increased competition in this sector is the increased sophistication of the hardware, not just with regards to the angle of view covered by the lenses, but also pixel counts and the increased prevalence of 'extras' like built-in GPS.

Nikon Coolpix S9100 Nikon Coolpix S9100: Digital Photography Review
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DPReview
Published: 20.07.2011
Nikon Coolpix S9100: Digital Photography Review
3.8

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Nikon Coolpix S9100 Nikon Coolpix S9100 review
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Alphr
Published: 12.01.2012
Nikon Coolpix S9100 review
5.0

The Coolpix S9100 isn't the smallest camera in the world, nor the most elegant. Frankly, it's nothing special to look at – and on paper its specifications don't look inspiring either. It has a small, 1/2.33in

Nikon Coolpix S9100 Nikon Coolpix S9100 Review | Digital Trends
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Digital Trends
Published: 10.05.2011
Nikon Coolpix S9100 Review | Digital Trends

The Nikon Coolpix S9100 telescopes out to an astounding 18x optical zoom from a surprisingly compact body, but lacks the optical image stabilization to make full use of it.

Nikon Coolpix S9100 Nikon S9100 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 19.07.2011
Nikon S9100 Review | Camera Decision
2.0

Nikon S9100 is a 12.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized BSI-CMOS sensor and 25-450 mm F3.5-5.9 lens. Read our S9100 review to find its pros and cons.

Nikon Coolpix S9100 Nikon Coolpix S9100 review
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Published: 09.06.2011
Nikon Coolpix S9100 review
5.0

A compact ultra-zoom camera that copes well in low light is a rare treat; excellent videos and a superb screen round it out nicely