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Nikon S9100 Review

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  • Nikon S9100

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    Main Features

    • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
    • ISO 160 - 3200
    • 25-450 mm F3.5-5.9 Zoom Lens
    • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
    • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
    • 10.0fps continuous shooting
    • 214g. 105 x 62 x 35 mm
    • Replaced by Nikon S9300
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    Nikon S9100 Overview

    Launched in July 2011 , Nikon Coolpix S9100 is a 12.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization and 18.0x zoom 25-450 mm F3.5-5.9 lens. Nikon later replaced S9100 with S9300. Follow the link to read our in-depth comparison of these cameras:
    Compare Nikon Coolpix S9100 vs Nikon S9300

    Nikon S9100 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Video
    8. Other Features
    9. Lens
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Nikon S9100 is a member of Nikon's S9XXX series of cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this series and how their main specs have changed with each new version.

    Nikon S9XXX Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Dimensions Weight
    Nikon S9900
    Compare
    2015 16.0MP - 1/2.3' 112 x 66 x 40mm 289g
    Nikon S9700
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    2014 16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch 110 x 64 x 35mm 232g
    Nikon S9500
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    2013 18.0MP - 1/2.3-inch 110 x 60 x 31mm 205g
    Nikon S9300
    Compare
    2012 16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch 109 x 62 x 31mm 215g
    Nikon S9100
    2011 12.0MP - 1/2.3-inch 105 x 62 x 35mm 214g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side-by-side:
    Nikon S9900 vs S9700 vs S9500 vs S9300 vs S9100


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    Nikon S9100 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Nikon S9100 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Image Stabilization
    Full HD Video
    Face Detection Focusing
    Face Detection Focusing
    921k dots LCD Resolution
    10.0fps Shooting w/ Mechanical Shutter
    214g Light Body
    Manual Focusing
    71 MB Internal Storage
    25mm Wide Angle Lens
    450mm Good Tele Lens
    18.0X Optical Zoom
    Panorama Shooting
    240fps High Speed Video
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    CONs
    No Wireless Connection
    No Articulating Screen
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Touch Screen
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No RAW Shooting
    Low Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
    Max Sensitivity only ISO 3.200
    Only 9 Focus Points
    Low Battery Life: 270 shots
    No Manual Exposure
    No Environmental Sealing
    Slow Lens at Wide: f3.50
    Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90

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    Nikon S9100 Physical Specs
    Nikon S9100 weighs 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz) and has external dimensions of 105 x 62 x 35 mm (4.13 x 2.44 x 1.38″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, its weight is about average in its class. With a thickness of 35mm, it is large, 6mm thicker than the average of its class.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Nikon S9100 with the dimensions:

    Nikon S9100 Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Nikon S9100 Camera Body


    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Nikon S9100, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Nikon S9100 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Nikon S9100 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery



    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Nikon S9100 with its main competitors:

    Nikon S9100 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs S9100 Thickness vs S9100
    Nikon Coolpix S9100 Camera Nikon S9300
    Compare
    215g 1g heavier 31mm 4mm thinner
    Nikon Coolpix S9100 Camera Nikon S7000
    Compare
    165g 49g lighter 27mm 8mm thinner
    Nikon Coolpix S9100 Camera Nikon S9500
    Compare
    205g 9g lighter 31mm 4mm thinner
    Nikon Coolpix S9100 Camera Nikon S9900
    Compare
    289g 75g heavier 40mm 5mm thicker
    Nikon Coolpix S9100 Camera Nikon S8100
    Compare
    180g 34g lighter 30mm 5mm thinner
    Nikon Coolpix S9100 Camera Nikon S8200
    Compare
    213g 1g lighter 33mm 2mm thinner
    Nikon Coolpix S9100 Camera Nikon S9700
    Compare
    232g 18g heavier 35mm equal thickness
    Nikon Coolpix S9100 Camera Nikon A1000
    Compare
    330g 116g heavier 41mm 6mm thicker

    Weather Sealing

    Nikon S9100 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Nikon S9100 Lens

    Nikon S9100 features a 25-450 mm F3.5-5.9 18× zoom lens. Lens has a good wide angle capability starting at 25mm and remarkable super telephoto reach at 450mm.

    Wide Coverage

    Compact Cameras

    S9100
    Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
    Average
    Telezoom

    Compact Cameras

    S9100
    Longest - Canon SX520 HS
    Average

    With a max aperture of f3.50 at 25mm, we can not consider this lens fast on wide end, and it is slow at the tele end with its max aperture of f5.90.

    Max Aperture at Wide

    Compact Cameras

    S9100
    Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    Compact Cameras

    S9100
    Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
    Average

    S9100 is equipped with Sensor-shift image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds. Nikon S9100's lens also has a Manual Focus Mode.

    Nikon S9100 Sensor and Photography Features

    Nikon S9100 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Expeed C2 processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels. S9100 has a native ISO range of 160 - 3200 but unfortunately, Nikon S9100 doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider Nikon Coolpix P7000 or Canon PowerShot S100 in the same price range.

    Nikon S9100 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. GoPro Hero11 Black with its 27.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Nikon S9100 vs GoPro Hero11 Black or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Nikon S9100's 1/2.3-inch sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Nikon S9100 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Nikon S9100 Sensor Size with other standard sensors



    Nikon S9100 LCD

    Nikon S9100 has a Fixed Type 3.00-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 921k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.



    Nikon S9100 back view and LCD

    Unfortunately Nikon Coolpix S9100 doesn't have a Selfie friendly screen. If this feature is important for your shooting style, check here the list of Best Compact Cameras with Selfie Friendly LCD screen.


    S9100 doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 (Lumix DMC-TZ100) (Compare) or Nikon Coolpix P7800 (Compare).
    Alternatively, check here the list of all Compact cameras with viewfinder..

    Nikon S9100 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    You can connect S9100 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

    Nikon S9100 Battery

    Nikon S9100 is powered by EN-EL12 battery which provides a battery life of 270 shots according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Compact type cameras is 256 shots, its battery life is about average in its class but it would still be wise to invest in some spare batteries for long photo trips.

    Battery Life Comparison in Small Sensor Superzoom Cameras

    Nikon S9100
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    Fujifilm HS35EXR with its 600shots is the model with longest battery life among Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Check the comparison of Nikon S9100 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR or take a look at Longest Battery Life Compact cameras list.

    Nikon S9100 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Nikon Coolpix S9100 Camera Nikon S9300
    Compare
    1920 x 1080 200shots No No No
    Nikon Coolpix S9100 Camera Nikon S7000
    Compare
    1920 x 1080 180shots Yes No Yes
    Nikon Coolpix S9100 Camera Nikon S9500
    Compare
    1920 x 1080 230shots Yes No No
    Nikon Coolpix S9100 Camera Nikon S9900
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    1920 x 1080 300shots Yes No Yes
    Nikon Coolpix S9100 Camera Nikon S8100
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    1920 x 1080 220shots No No No
    Nikon Coolpix S9100 Camera Nikon S8200
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    1920 x 1080 250shots No No No
    Nikon Coolpix S9100 Camera Nikon S9700
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    1920 x 1080 300shots Yes No No
    Nikon Coolpix S9100 Camera Nikon A1000
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    3840 x 2160 250shots Yes No No

    Nikon S9100 Video Features

    With Nikon S9100, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps and save in MPEG-4 and H.264 formats. Full HD resolution of Nikon S9100 will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.

    Video Resolutions Comparison Chart


    High-Speed Video

    S9100 features a high speed mode where it captures videos at 240fps which helps to create slow motion videos. If you shoot a video at a frame rate of 240fps and play it back at 24fps, the video will be 10x slower and longer than normal.


    Microphones, Speaker and Headphone Connections

    Nikon Coolpix S9100 has a built-in Stereo microphone and a None speaker. On the other hand, Nikon S9100 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Nikon Coolpix P7000 or in a similar price range.

    Also read:

    • Best Compact Cameras with Microphone Port
    • Best Compact Cameras with Headphone Port

    If you are getting into videography and want to know what are the must-have video accessories for your camera, read our article:
    Essential Videography / Filmmaking Accessories for your Camera

    Nikon S9100 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Nikon S9100 can shoot continuously at max speed of 10 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/2000 sec.

    Flash

    Unfortunately S9100 doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

    Focusing

    Nikon S9100 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system. The AF system has 9 points to choose from.

    Nikon S9100 also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.



    What type of Photography is Nikon S9100 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Nikon S9100 in 5 different photography areas.

    Nikon S9100 for Portrait Photography

    Nikon S9100 has a score of 33 for Portrait Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list and consider these alternatives over theS9100.
    Image Stabilization
    Manual Focus Mode
    Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon S9100 for Portrait Photography

    Nikon S9100 for Street Photography

    Nikon S9100 has a score of 68 for Street Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Street Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Manual Focus Mode
    Live-view
    Face-Detection Focusing
    Image Stabilization
    25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Small Body

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon S9100 for Street Photography

    Nikon S9100 for Sports Photography

    Nikon S9100 has a score of 23 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theS9100.
    Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
    Manual Focus Mode
    Image Stabilization
    450 mm Tele Lens
    Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon S9100 for Sports Photography

    Nikon S9100 for Daily Photography

    Nikon S9100 has a score of 58 for Daily Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Daily is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Compact Body
    214g
    18.0X Optical Zoom

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon S9100 for Daily Photography

    Nikon S9100 for Landscape Photography

    Nikon S9100 has a score of 19 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theS9100.
    Manual Focus Mode
    25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon S9100 for Landscape Photography
    Nikon S9100 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Nikon S9100 compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Nikon S9100 alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Nikon S9100

    Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Nikon S9100 amongst Camera Decision readers.

    Nikon S9300
    Nikon S9300
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    Nikon S7000
    Nikon S7000
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    Nikon S9500
    Nikon S9500
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    Nikon S9900
    Nikon S9900
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    Nikon S8100
    Nikon S8100
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    Nikon S8200
    Nikon S8200
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    Nikon S9700
    Nikon S9700
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    Nikon A1000
    Nikon A1000
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    Nikon S9100 Alternatives in Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare Nikon S9100 with Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked cameras in Nikon S9100's price range.

    Nikon S9100 Conclusion and Scores

    Currently, Nikon S9100 has an Overall Score of 38/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Nikon Coolpix S9100 is ranked #190 out of 631 in Compact cameras (Top 20 Compact), and ranked #773 out of 1259 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

    #773 out of 1259 in Top Ranking Cameras
    #190 out of 631 in Top Ranking Compact Cameras
    #170 out of 245 in Top Ranking Small Sensor Superzoom Cameras
    #272 out of 740 in Top Ranking Small Sensor Sensor Cameras
    #394 out of 536 in Lightest Compact Cameras with Small Sensor sensor(214g)
    #470 out of 918 in Top Ranking Cameras with Fixed Type Screen
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Nikon S9100
    Does the Nikon S9100 have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Nikon S9100 have RAW support?
    Does the Nikon S9100 have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Nikon S9100 have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Nikon S9100?
    What is the Sensor Size of Nikon S9100?
    is the Nikon S9100 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Nikon S9100 have Touch Screen?
    Does the Nikon S9100 have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Nikon S9100?
    What is the Weight of Nikon S9100?
    What are the Dimensions of Nikon S9100?
    Nikon Coolpix S9100 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Nikon
    Model Nikon Coolpix S9100
    Announced 2011-07-19
    Body Type Compact
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Lens Focal Range 25-450 mm (18×)
    Max Aperture F3.5-5.9
    Macro Focus Range 4cm
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
    Screen Size 3.00"
    Screen Resolution 921k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder None
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage n/a
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 4s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/2000s
    Max Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation n/a
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 4.00 m
    Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type BSI-CMOS
    Sensor Size 1/2.3-inch
    Sensor Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm
    Sensor Area 28.07mm2
    Sensor Resolution 12 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000
    Max Native ISO 3,200
    Min Native ISO 160
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Number of Focus Points 9
    Number of Cross Focus Points Unknown
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
    Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity None
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 214g
    Physical Dimensions 105 x 62 x 35mm
    Battery Life 270 shots
    Battery Type Battery Pack
    Battery Model EN-EL12
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (10 or 2 sec)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC
    Storage Slots 1


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