Nikon Coolpix S9100 review

18x superzoom lens, HD video recording and 12.1MP sensor

Nikon Coolpix S9100
18x zoom and full HD video recording are impressive specs

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Nikon coolpix s9100 sample image

Shutter lag is minimal, even when shooting with the built in flash

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Nikon coolpix s9100 sample image

A decent amount of fine detail is captured by the 12.1 sensor

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Nikon coolpix s9100 sample image

The telephoto is equivalent to a 450mm lens on a 35mm camera and is perfect for picking out distant details.

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Nikon coolpix s9100 sample image

The wide angle is equivalent to a 25mm lens on a 35mm camera and is great for capturing wider views in limited space.

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Nikon coolpix s9100 sample image

Barrel distortion can be quite pronounced at the wider end of the zoom range.

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Nikon coolpix s9100 sample image

Colours are repriced accurately and contrast is good.

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Nikon coolpix s9100 sample image

The zoom range is great for travel, with a wide angle suited to landscape and architecture.

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Nikon coolpix s9100 sample image

Contrast is reduced at the telephoto end of the zoom range and the camera sometimes struggles to focus accurately.

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Nikon coolpix s9100 sample image

Nostalgic Sepia special Effect

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High Contrast Monochrome Special Effect

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Selective Colour Special Effect

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