The rumors are no longer rumors. Nikon launch their new Coolpixes S1100 Pj and S5100.
The new Nikon Coolpix S1100Pj and Coolpix S5100 |
Today, Nikon launched - as expected - two new Coolpix cameras: the 14.1 Mp. S1100 Pj with a built-in 14 Lm. VGA projector and the 12.2 Mp. S5100.
Both feature a 5-25 mm 5x optical zoom lens with a 135-format equivalent of 28-140 mm, and come in 4 different body colors.
According to the Nikon USA website, the S1100Pj will set you back $349.95, the S5100 $179.95
Coolpix S1100 Pj, key features.
14.1-megapixel CCD sensor.
5-25 mm f/3.9-5.8 (28-140 mm equivalent) 5x optical Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens, 4x digital zoom.
3-inch 460 K-dot Touch Clear Color Display.
Coolpix-optimized EXPEED C2 processing engine.
ISO up to 6400.
HD (720p) Movies, with one touch control button; MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, audio: AAC monaural.
VR Image Stabilization System
17 Scene modes. Easy Auto Mode automatically recognizes scenes and selects the most appropriate scene mode; six scene modes plus auto.
Built-in VGA projector, max. brightness 14 Lumen.
Built-in Slide Show with Music.
Macro shooting down to 1.2 inches (30 mm).
Coolpix S5100, key features.
12.2-megapixel CCD sensor.
5-25 mm f/2.7-6.6 (28-140 mm equivalent) 5x optical Zoom-NIKKOR lens, 2x digital zoom.
2.7-inch 230 K-dot Bright Display with anti-reflective coating.
Coolpix-optimized EXPEED C2 processing engine.
ISO up to 3200.
HD (720p) Movie with one-touch recording.
VR Image Stabilization System
18 Scene modes. Scene Auto Selector automatically recognizes scenes and selects the most appropriate scene mode; six scene modes plus auto.
Macro shooting down to 0.8 inches (20 mm).

Coolpix S1100Pj, other features.
Adjust Scene effects (brightness and color) within scene modes.
Touch Shutter: take a picture touching the monitor; Touch Control for writing or drawing on pictures.
5-way VR Image Stabilization System:
- Optical VR Image Stabilization with lens shift (pictures, movies)
- Hybrid VR Image stabilization with lens shift and electronic VR.
- Motion Detection automatically detects moving subjects and adjusts shutter speed and ISO to compensate for camera shake and subject movement.
- High ISO up to 6400 for optimum results when shooting in low light or photographing fast-moving subjects.
- Nikon’s Best Shot Selector (BSS) automatically takes up to ten shots while the shutter is pressed, then selects and saves the sharpest image.
Subject Tracking will track a moving subject to ensure sharp focus
Smart Portrait System:
- Smile Timer automatically releases the shutter when the subject smiles.
- In-Camera Red-Eye Fix™/ automatically fixes most instances of red-eye.
- Face-Priority AF: Nikon’s face-finding technology automatically focuses on up to 12 faces.
- Skin Softening smooths skin tones at three different levels for optimal portraits; can be applied while shooting or during playback.
- Blink Proof automatically takes two sequential shots and saves the one with eyes open.
In camera picture editing:
Quick Retouch, D-Lighting, Perspective Control, Soft Focus, Selective Color, Cross Screen, Fish-eye effect, Miniature effect and more.
Storage: SDF/SDHC/SDXC, 76 Mb. internal memory
220 shots (approx.) with supplied EN-EL12 Li-ion rechargeable battery.
Coolpix S5100, other features.
4-way VR Image Stabilization System:
- Optical VR Image Stabilization by lens shift minimizes the effect of camera shake.
- Motion Detection automatically detects moving subjects and adjusts shutter speed and ISO to compensate for camera shake and subject movement.
- High ISO up to 3200 at full resolution for optimum results when shooting in low light or capturing fast-moving subjects.
- Nikon’s Best Shot Selector (BSS) automatically takes up to ten shots while the shutter is pressed, then selects and saves the sharpest image.
Subject Tracking tracks moving subjects to ensure sharp focus.
Smart Portrait System:
- Smile Timer automatically releases the shutter when your subject smiles.
- In-Camera Red-Eye Fix™ automatically corrects most instances of red-eye.
- Face-Priority AF Nikon’s face-finding technology automatically focuses on up to 12 faces.
- Skin Softening smooths skin tones at three different levels for optimal portraits; can be applied while shooting or during playback.
- Blink Proof automatically takes two sequential shots and saves the one in which your subject's eyes are open.
- Blink Warning alerts you if a subject has blinked.
Color Options include Standard, Vivid, B/W, Sepia, Cyanotype.
Storage: SDF/SDHC, 32 Mb. internal memory.
200 shots (approx.) with supplied EN-EL10 Li-ion rechargeable battery.
ESP: $ 349
Available for pre-order from Amazon and other retailers.
See also:
Rumors about new Nikon DSLR cameras: D3100 and D95.
Coolpix S1100Pj (Nikon USA)
Coolpix S5100(Nikon USA)
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