Nikon announced the COOLPIX S9100 versatile, high performance compact digital camera with easy-to-use functionality.
For the sophisticated traveler who needs portability and versatility, the new COOLPIX S9100 packs an impressive 18x wide-angle Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens into a stylish compact body – the most compact body of these three. From wide-angle (25mm) to super-telephoto (450mm), the COOLPIX S9100 captures everything from sweeping landscapes to distant subjects confidently. Ensuring exceptional image quality even when shooting in low-light conditions, the COOLPIX S9100 features a 12.1-megapixel backside illuminated CMOS sensor and ISO sensitivity up to 3200. The S9100 also includes Backlighting scene mode with HDR functionality built-in, Night Landscape mode, Night Portrait mode and Nikon's hybrid VR image stabilization system.
For effortless operation when composing or sharing, the COOLPIX S9100 features a 3-inch high resolution, 921,000-dot LCD monitor with an enhanced user interface that enables easy composing and viewing, as well as a mode dial for smooth setting of frequently used functions. The COOLPIX S9100 also includes full HD (1080p) movie recording with one-touch operation, optical zoom, stereo sound and the ability to capture still images during recording. Putting the fun in functionality, the COOLPIX S9100 has a new Easy Panorama mode and a variety of Special Effects for artistic photos and movies.
Pricing and Availability
The Nikon COOLPIX S9100 will be available in March 2011 for $329.95 in a variety of sophisticated colors including, black, red, and silver.
Nikon COOLPIX S9100 Specifications
| Effective pixels | 12.1 million |
| Image sensor | 1/2.3-in. type CMOS; approx. 12.75 million total pixels |
| Lens | 18x optical zoom, NIKKOR lens; 4.5-81.0mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 25-450 mm lens in 35mm format); f/3.5-5.9; Digital zoom: Up to 4x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 1800 mm lens in 35mm format) |
| Focus range (from lens) | [W]: Approx. 1 ft 8 in. (50 cm) to infinity, [T]: Approx. 5 ft (1.5 m) to infinity, Macro mode: Approx. 1.6 in (4 cm) to infinity (wide-angle position) |
| Monitor | 3-in., approx. 921,000-dot, wide viewing angle TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment |
| Storage media | Internal memory (approx. 74 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card |
| ISO sensitivity | ISO 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 Auto (auto gain from ISO 160 to 800) Fixed range auto (ISO 160 to 400) High-speed continuous (ISO 160 to 3200) |
| Interface | Hi-Speed USB |
| Power sources | One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied) AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately) |
| Battery life (EN-EL12) | Still pictures: Approx. 270 shots Movies: Approx. 1 h 20 min (HD 1080p) |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | Approx. 4.2 x 2.5 x 1.4 in. (104.8 x 62.0 x 34.6 mm) (excluding projections) |
| Weight | Approx. 7.6 oz. (214 g) (including battery and SD memory card) |
| Supplied accessories | Camera Strap, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12, Charging AC Adapter EH-69P, USB Cable UC-E6, Audio Video Cable EG-CP16, ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
