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Nikon COOLPIX S9100 12.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 18x NIKKOR ED Wide-Angle Optical Zoom Lens and Full HD 1080p Video (Red)
Compatible Mountings | Nikon 1 |
Photo Sensor Technology | BSI CMOS |
Supported File Format | RAW, JPEG |
Image Stabilization | Sensor-shift |
Maximum Focal Length | 450 Millimeters |
Optical Zoom | 4 x |
Expanded ISO Minimum | 160 |
Metering Description | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot AF-area |
Brand | Nikon |
Maximum Webcam Image Resolution | 12.1 MP |
About this item
- 18x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED Glass Lens.
- 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor for high-speed operation and exceptional low-light performance.
- 3-inch Ultra-High Resolution VGA (921,000-dot) Clear Color Display
- Capture 5 shots per second at full resolution
- 5-way VR Image Stabilization System
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display type | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD |
display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches |
lens type | zoom | Wide Angle | Telephoto, Macro | Fixed | Prime | Zoom |
zoom type | Optical | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom | Digital Zoom | Digital | Optical Zoom |
shooting modes | Landscape, Scene, High dynamic rang, Night Portrait, Automatic | Automatic | Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Automatic, Easy | Timelapse | Continuous shooting, Motion detection, Slow motion, Time-lapse recordin | Automatic, Program, Portrait |
connectivity tech | HDMI, USB | USB | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | USB,HDMI, Webcam | Wi-Fi |
video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1080p | FHD 1080p | 4K UHD 2160p, 1080p | 2160p | 1080p |
optical zoom | 4 multiplier x | 5 multiplier x | 38 multiplier x | 1 multiplier x | 1 multiplier x | 12 multiplier x |
real angle of view | — | 72.8 degrees | 5.94 degrees | 84.3 degrees | — | 2.06 degrees |
wireless tech | ✓ | — | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi |
model name | — | Friendly Zoom FZ55 | Nikon COOLPIX L840 | W08 | DC101 | PowerSHot IXY 650 / Elph 360 |
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Camera Lens | 450 Mm |
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Zoom | Optical |
Maximum Focal Length | 450 Millimeters |
Minimum Focal Length | 25 Millimeters |
Optical Zoom | 4 x |
Digital Zoom | 4 |
Lens Type | zoom |
Night vision | No |
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Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
Shooting Modes | Landscape, Night Portrait, High dynamic rang, Scene, Automatic |
Model Series | S |
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Built-In Media | Battery, Remote, USB Cable |
UPC | 018208262496 |
Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #193,606 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #1,573 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
ASIN | B004M8SVG6 |
Remote Included | Yes |
Model Number | S9100 Red |
Brand | Nikon |
Are Batteries Included | No |
Display Type | LCD |
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Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
Screen Size | 3 Inches |
Display Resolution Maximum | 921,000 |
Has Color Screen | Yes |
Exposure Control | Program (P) mode |
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White Balance Settings | Auto |
Metering Methods | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot AF-area |
Autofocus Points | 99 |
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Focus Features | Contrast Detection |
Focus Type | Autofocus & Manual |
Auto Focus Technology | Center, Face Detection, Tracking, Multi-area, Live View, Contrast Detection |
JPEG Quality Level | Normal |
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Total Still Resolution | 12.1 MP |
Effective Still Resolution | 12.1 MP |
File Format | RAW, JPEG |
Flash Memory Installed Size | 71 |
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Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Flash Memory Supported Size Maximum | 2000 GB |
Connectivity Technology | USB, HDMI |
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Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
Wireless Technology | Yes |
Battery Average Life | 270 Photos |
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Audio Output Type | internal |
Photo Sensor Resolution | 12.1 MP |
Has Image Stabilization | Yes |
MicrophoneTechnology | Stereo |
Item Weight | 7.52 ounces |
Sensor Type | BSI CMOS |
Expanded ISO Maximum | 3200 |
Flash Modes | Red Eye Reduction, TTL auto flash |
Frame Rate | 30 FPS |
Expanded ISO Minimum | 160 |
Continuous Shooting | 9.5 |
Is Electric | Yes |
Specific Uses For Product | Photography, Videography, Travel |
Image stabilization | Sensor-shift |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/2000 seconds |
Color | Red |
Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
Processor Description | Expeed C2 |
Video Capture Format | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Skill Level | Professional |
Compatible Mountings | Nikon 1 |
Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Camera Flash | Built-In |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 4 seconds |
Supported Audio Format | AAC |
Special Feature | Travel |
Shutter Type | Focal Plane Shutter |
Battery Type | Lithium Ion |
Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
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Grab your passport, grab your camera and go!
Advanced, Powerful, yet can go anywhere
921,000-dot, ultra-high resolution displayThe new Nikon COOLPIX S9100 is loaded with innovative Nikon technology, like a 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor that assures superb image quality in low-light conditions. Optimized with Nikon's exclusive EXPEED C2 processing engine, you'll capture natural looking pictures with exceptional detail. You'll also love composing images on the large three-inch Clear Color Display. This dazzling 921,000-dot, ultra-high resolution display, makes viewing photos and HD movies instantly gratifying.
Whether you're people watching in Paris or waiting for just the right light to hit the Grand Canal in Venice, the COOLPIX S9100's High-Speed Shooting feature captures five photos in approximately one second at full resolution. And Subject Tracking keeps the camera automatically focused on your moving subject.
At 1.4 inches thin and 7.6 ounces in weight, the portable COOLPIX S9100 is the perfect travel companion, no matter where in the world you take it.
Wide-angle, high power, compact Zoom-NIKKOR® lens
Producing precision camera optics is at the heart of Nikon's proud photographic heritage. The COOLPIX S9100 is no exception. Its high quality 18x wide-angle optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens offers impressive telephoto coverage (25-450mm) with outstanding color capture and razor-sharp results. This is the only lens you'll ever need for exacting portrait studies, scenic panoramas, and challenging compositions. Plus, we realize that shooting from the roof of an SUV, a gondola overlooking the Swiss Alps, or a whale-watching boat in Iceland can get bumpy . That's why we've included a five-way, Hybrid Electronic VR Image Stabilization system with the COOLPIX S9100. It uses sensor shift in combination with electronic stabilization features to minimize the effects of camera shake, so you can say goodbye to unwanted streaky or blurred images.
Create a scene and get the most out of every shot.
Night Landscape modeThe world is brimming with creative shooting opportunities, and the COOLPIX S9100 has the advanced features to match. Choose one of 19 Scene Modes to assure optimized camera settings for specific scenes. Or, with Scene Auto Selector, the camera automatically selects the most appropriate mode from among seven choices for you. Plus, Nikon's amazing Easy Panorama mode allows you to pan the camera in any direction as it automatically detects, combines and assembles your shots into one seamless panoramic image.
With Night Landscape mode, the COOLPIX S9100 captures high quality images at night. It shoots a series of consecutive shots and composes them into a single, brilliant image. Night Portrait mode takes outdoor portraits against bright backgrounds and combines multiple shots to capture the essence of night scenes. And, the COOLPIX S9100's Backlighting HDR Mode automatically provides optimum exposures when you're shooting backlit subjects.
Bring back Full HD (1080p) movies of your treks around the world.
Sharing your travel adventures—or posting them on the Internet for friends and relatives—is even more exciting with Full HD (1080p) movies. While the COOLPIX S9100 can capture hundreds of memorable still images for you to easily print and save, its moviemaking features bring a safari, ski trip, cruise, or balloon ride to life. The One-Touch movie recording button shoots 1090p HD Movies—complete with stereo sound. Plus, optical zoom and auto focus functions will bring you close to the action. You can even shoot still images while recording movies, or experiment with special effects like fast or slow motion. When the time comes to share your movies, simply use the in-camera playback feature or the convenient HDMI-CEC output for quick hookup to an HDTV or computer.
In-camera special effects that don't require post-shot processing.
You don't want to be hassled with post-shot processing, which is why Nikon equipped the COOLPIX S9100 with in-camera special effects. These advanced features help you take shots you've never considered before! You can re-capture yesteryear with the Nostalgic Sepia effect, or try some intricate black and white shooting with the High-Contrast Monochrome feature. This versatile camera also lets you highlight bright areas of a photo with the High Key effect, or highlight dark areas with the Low Key mode. A Selective Color feature boosts the vibrancy of specific aspects of a photo or movie, while Soft Effect subdues harsh elements for a gentler, silkier look. The COOLPIX S9100 even has a Creative Slider to adjust the brightness, intensity and hue of an image.
Convenient features
When traveling on an exotic adventure, you can't afford missed photo opportunities. You'll find Nikon's Motion Detection feature to be important because it identifies moving objects and automatically adjusts shutter speed and ISO to assure crisp, blur free images. When conditions conspire against you, Nikon's Best Shot Selector automatically takes up to 10 shots and saves the sharpest image. ISO speeds up to 3200 will help you capture great shots in low-light. Blinking eyes and red-eye can ruin portraits . That's why the COOLPIX S9100 includes Blink Warning. It also offers in-camera Red-Eye Fix™ that automatically corrects red-eye as you shoot and Skin Softening that smoothes skin tones. The COOLPIX S9100 also has Macro Shooting for shooting as close as 1.6 inches. And, when you're in remote regions, you'll appreciate the camera's 270-shot rechargeable Li-ion battery.
What's in the box
- COOLPIX S9100 Digital Camera
- AN-CP19 Strap
- UC-E6 USB Cable
- EG-CP16 Audio/Video Cable
- EN-EL12 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- EH-69P AC Adapter/Charger
- Nikon View NX 2 CD-ROM
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Customers are satisfied with the camera's image and video quality, as well as its zoom and ease of use. They find it compact and easy to use, with intuitive menus. However, some have issues with autofocus. Opinions differ on picture quality, value for money, and functionality.
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Customers are satisfied with the camera's quality. They say it produces good still images and video at a reasonable price. It's described as a nice point-and-shoot camera that takes outstanding full HD 1080p video. The camera has nice features and a great design, making it a good pocket camera.
"...The S9100 feels solid in the hands, just the right weight. Powering on is fast, it's ready to shoot within a couple of seconds...." Read more
"...Fourth, there may be a little softness in some shots, but many shots are very sharp, especially when you consider the 18x lens in this compact..." Read more
"Nikon really goofed this time. The S8100, which I own, is a great camera, point and shoot and you have a great picture...." Read more
"...The S9100 consistently took absolutely fabulous pictures. It equaled the Panasonic in clarity and overall true-to-life representation...." Read more
Customers appreciate the camera's zoom feature. They find it fantastic, with an 18x zoom lens that exceeds others. The high zoom creates crisp pictures, and the autofocus works well. The zoom feature is quiet and smooth while recording. They also like the image stabilization feature on high zooms, making life easier.
"...It's quick, takes great crisp pictures, packs a 18x zoom lens, shoot HD video, and has some creative modes to play with...." Read more
"...on the photo in Picasa are crystal clear, the zoom works well without sacrificing picture quality, the flash is basically incredible and I found the..." Read more
"...Powerful zoom but you'll need a tripod to get that extreme close-up. Nikon claims this is a low light gem. It is not...." Read more
"...The biggest attraction is its Mega Zoom of 18X. I was able to get take some good shots while traveling in a train and the high speed photography is..." Read more
Customers find the camera easy to use with intuitive menus and simple controls. They say it takes great shots with ease and the 180-degree panoramic feature is easy to use.
"...flash is basically incredible and I found the entire camera to be easy to use. All that is left to find out is if it holds up over the long haul." Read more
"...I am pleased with the camera for what I want. Just taking simple pictures easily and having excellent photos to print for scrapbooking...." Read more
"...Selective color works very well. Easy to use with fairly intuitive menus but no real manual controls...." Read more
"...the video is decent, the viewing screen is really nice, the controls are simple and useful, the camera itself looks nice, and I mean 18x optical..." Read more
Customers appreciate the compact size of the camera. They find it lightweight and pocketable, with a long zoom range and HD video recording capabilities. The camera fits comfortably in their hands compared to previous Nikon point-and-shoot cameras.
"...That gives it better protection anyways. It fits much better to my man-hands than my last Nikon point and shoot and I don't feel like this one will..." Read more
"...For just a simple point and shoot it does the job impressively! Small and light weight to carry around anywhere...." Read more
"...Though technically not a "pocket camera," the S9100 is small enough to slip into a travel bag or cargo pants pocket...." Read more
"...The things I do like are the size and battery life. I did carry a extra battery and bought the fastest memory I could find...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the camera's picture quality. Some find it good, with crisp, clear photos at high zoom and low light, with a flash that works well. They can get good pictures without using a tripod, and the shots that are in focus are great, full of color and detail. However, others report blurry or poor low-light performance.
"...It's quick, takes great crisp pictures, packs a 18x zoom lens, shoot HD video, and has some creative modes to play with...." Read more
"...The picture quality is pretty good but the optical zoom is so shaky that the images are terrible...." Read more
"...Sometimes, it couldn't focus perfectly creating a blurry picture. This was solved by either changing the zoom or stepping forwards or back a step...." Read more
"...Just taking simple pictures easily and having excellent photos to print for scrapbooking. Now my hubby on the other hand has a Nikon 7000...." Read more
Customers have different views on the camera's value for money. Some find it a good deal with good features for the size and price, while others report issues with poor focusing, inconsistent quality, and defective models.
"...'s own website I find that I don't just have a bad camera, the camera is bad...." Read more
"...SUM UP: The features and options are solidly good for the money. But, be prepared to send it in for repair at least once." Read more
"...others are clearly present and the support is rude, inefficient, and expensive. Why keep putting yourself through this?" Read more
"This was a pretty decent buy for the price...." Read more
Customers have different experiences with the camera's functionality. Some say it works well and serves their purposes well, getting great results on challenging shoots. Others report issues like the lens failing or the flash stopping working after a few hundred shots.
"...It's not camera's mistake. 6. Sweep panaroma worked good while testing at home, but failed near a beautiful falls...." Read more
"...No problems until 2 months later when the flash stopped working...." Read more
"...The video function does very well for what is ostensibly a camera primarily designed for taking stills and the audio is of decent quality, though..." Read more
"...All low light photos are awful, 100% failure, no matter the mode. I was taking 4-6 of every indoor shot attempting in vein to get something decent...." Read more
Customers are unhappy with the autofocus of the camera. They say it's finicky and often gets things wrong. The default lens focus is too far away from subjects, and the autofocus feels like it's constantly working. There's poor detail in the place of focus and the rest of the picture. Pressing the button too quickly doesn't focus correctly, and movement blurs people a majority of the time.
"...You could almost call it an attitude. Sometimes, it couldn't focus perfectly creating a blurry picture...." Read more
"...You will get a red square if the photo does not focus correctly and this seeme to be related soley on light conditions and/or the settings...." Read more
"...Plus, while there is no manual focus, there are other manual settings like white balance, saturation, tinting, etc...." Read more
"...Autofocus can be temperamental at times but not much trouble...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2011The best camera is the one you have on you!
This is the camera I keep with me where ever I go. It's getting on the large size to just slip in your pocket, but I use a case that clips onto my belt. That gives it better protection anyways. It fits much better to my man-hands than my last Nikon point and shoot and I don't feel like this one will slip out of my hands. It has good grip and a rubberized texture that helps me to hold onto it. I opted for the black which I think looks the sleekest. The S9100 feels solid in the hands, just the right weight.
Powering on is fast, it's ready to shoot within a couple of seconds. It is also the quickest focusing camera I've had and in a normal lit room I don't suffer with shutter lag like I did with my old cameras. I've read reviews before I purchase that some were complaining about how fast the zoom is. I actually like that and depending on how much to move the zoom lever controls how fast it zooms. I hate waiting for a camera to decide it's going to zoom after you've held the lever down. I've missed too many shots because of that. It's not a problem with this camera.
This is the first camera I've had that has a dedicated video record button. Just hit the button and you'll be recording HD video. There were several modes of video that you could shoot, 1080p, 720p, high speed, VGA, see the specs for complete listing. The high speed was fun to mess with on moving subjects. Just make sure you have reset the video mode once you are done so you'll be ready next time.
There are not many manual controls, but that's not what this camera is geared towards. It's a competent point and shoot with some cool extras. You can change the exposure, flash mode and there a macro mode on/off. There are some creative modes the most fun to play with is the selective color. You can choose a color then you will see and take pictures that are black and white except for anything that registers that chosen color. When you rotate the selector dial into the back lighted subject mode there is a HDR mode. The little I've used HDR on this camera, I would recommend using a tripod to steady the camera. I'm still discovering this feature but will probably still use my DSLR for creating HDR photos.
The S9100 is a great all around point and shoot camera. It's quick, takes great crisp pictures, packs a 18x zoom lens, shoot HD video, and has some creative modes to play with. I think most users that only want a point and shoot or user that have a DSLR and just want an everyday camera will be happy with the S9100. I've been able to get more clear crisp pictures that I do with my DSLR and if force to only have one camera I would keep the S9100.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2011I bought this camera before traveling to South Africa in May after considering the Canon SX 230 HS, the Panasonic DMC-ZS10, the Sony HX9V and the Samsung WB210. I have a Panasonic ZS3 and it has served me well, but I wanted a longer zoom. While there were a fair number of reviews of the Panasonic and Canon, there weren't as many of the other cameras, including the Nikon. The Canon had pretty good reviews, but the image quality seems to be worse in the recent Panasonic cameras, and the ZS10 was panned by several sites for this reason. One review highly recommended the Nikon:
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So I bought the camera and took it to South Africa. It was my backup camera and the one I used when I didn't want to carry around my DSLR camera. I got some very good photos and learned some things in the process. First, 18x is a heckuva zoom in a compact camera. When you go to full zoom, it is hard to keep from shaking the camera when you press the shutter. So for low light shots at full zoom, use the 2 sec timer to separate the pressing of the shutter button from the actual exposure. This really reduces blurring in this situation. Second, I found the auto scene select feature frustrating, and did better using the auto mode or selecting the scene mode myself. Third, yeah, at high iso values there is some noise in low light photos, but no worse than the competition and better in some cases. And I got decent shots even up to 1600 iso as long as I didn't try and blow them up too big (5x7 would be ok). Fourth, there may be a little softness in some shots, but many shots are very sharp, especially when you consider the 18x lens in this compact camera.
Of course, several reviews came out after I bought the camera and returned from my trip. But those seem to confirm that this really is an excellent camera and under-rated by many of the reviewers on Amazon. Recommend checking out the photographyblog.com review above and the following:
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great camera, but you need to use care with super zoomI bought this camera before traveling to South Africa in May after considering the Canon SX 230 HS, the Panasonic DMC-ZS10, the Sony HX9V and the Samsung WB210. I have a Panasonic ZS3 and it has served me well, but I wanted a longer zoom. While there were a fair number of reviews of the Panasonic and Canon, there weren't as many of the other cameras, including the Nikon. The Canon had pretty good reviews, but the image quality seems to be worse in the recent Panasonic cameras, and the ZS10 was panned by several sites for this reason. One review highly recommended the Nikon:
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2011
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So I bought the camera and took it to South Africa. It was my backup camera and the one I used when I didn't want to carry around my DSLR camera. I got some very good photos and learned some things in the process. First, 18x is a heckuva zoom in a compact camera. When you go to full zoom, it is hard to keep from shaking the camera when you press the shutter. So for low light shots at full zoom, use the 2 sec timer to separate the pressing of the shutter button from the actual exposure. This really reduces blurring in this situation. Second, I found the auto scene select feature frustrating, and did better using the auto mode or selecting the scene mode myself. Third, yeah, at high iso values there is some noise in low light photos, but no worse than the competition and better in some cases. And I got decent shots even up to 1600 iso as long as I didn't try and blow them up too big (5x7 would be ok). Fourth, there may be a little softness in some shots, but many shots are very sharp, especially when you consider the 18x lens in this compact camera.
Of course, several reviews came out after I bought the camera and returned from my trip. But those seem to confirm that this really is an excellent camera and under-rated by many of the reviewers on Amazon. Recommend checking out the photographyblog.com review above and the following:
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Images in this review - Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2011Nikon really goofed this time. The S8100, which I own, is a great camera, point and shoot and you have a great picture. The S9100 however is Junk, it is no longer a point and shoot camera that is fully automatic. You have to decide when the flash is needed and turn it off and on as needed. This is a real hassle for a casual photo taker and not a professional. If you leave the flash down it is off and cannot be turned on by the camera settings, the screen tells you to "pop the flash". It you pop the flash up you can set it to auto, red eye etc. but as soon as you put the flash down again or put the camera in your pocket it turns the flash off and you have to turn it on again and reset the preference again.
Now the bad part! This camera is full of bugs and as I have been reading the reviews on Nikon's own website I find that I don't just have a bad camera, the camera is bad.
It turns itself off with warning, not as in auto turn off, right in the middle of taking a picture. It freezes up and won't turn off or on depending on how it has shut itself down. The only way to reset it is to take the battery out and put it back in. The picture quality is pretty good but the optical zoom is so shaky that the images are terrible. The zoom lens sticks while out and will not retract, again you have to take the battery out to reset the camera. Sometimes the zoom won't go out but if you take a picture it will then go out.
Nikon is coming out soon with a S8200 model. I hope they get it right this time.