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product_id: 1591465
title: "Nikon COOLPIX S9100 12.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 18x NIKKOR ED Wide-Angle Optical Zoom Lens and Full HD 1080p Video (Black) (OLD MODEL)"
brand: "nikon"
price: "AR$10785"
currency: ARS
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# 12.1 MP CMOS Sensor 3-inch 921K-dot Display 18x Optical Zoom Nikon COOLPIX S9100 12.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 18x NIKKOR ED Wide-Angle Optical Zoom Lens and Full HD 1080p Video (Black) (OLD MODEL)

**Brand:** nikon
**Price:** AR$10785
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 📷 Elevate your everyday photography with pro-level zoom and clarity — because your memories deserve the best!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Nikon COOLPIX S9100 12.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 18x NIKKOR ED Wide-Angle Optical Zoom Lens and Full HD 1080p Video (Black) (OLD MODEL) by nikon
- **How much does it cost?** AR$10785 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- nikon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted nikon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Steady Shots, Always:** 5-way VR image stabilization system minimizes blur so your photos stay sharp on the go.
- • **Zoom into Every Moment:** 18x NIKKOR ED wide-angle optical zoom for stunning close-ups and expansive landscapes.
- • **See Every Detail Clearly:** Ultra-high resolution 3-inch VGA display with 921,000 dots for vibrant, true-to-life previews.
- • **Instant HD Video Recording:** Dedicated video button lets you capture Full HD 1080p videos effortlessly—never miss a moment.
- • **Capture Crisp, Low-Light Shots:** 12.1 MP BSI CMOS sensor delivers high-speed performance and exceptional clarity even in dim settings.

## Overview

The Nikon COOLPIX S9100 is a compact yet powerful point-and-shoot camera featuring an 18x NIKKOR ED wide-angle optical zoom lens and a 12.1 MP BSI CMOS sensor for sharp, vibrant images. Its 3-inch ultra-high resolution display ensures clear framing and playback, while the 5-way VR image stabilization keeps shots steady. Designed for quick operation, it offers fast autofocus, continuous shooting at 5 fps, and dedicated Full HD 1080p video recording, making it an ideal travel companion for professionals and enthusiasts seeking quality without bulk.

## Description

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

Review: I love this camera! - The 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.
Review: Great camera, but you need to use care with super zoom - I 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: [...] 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 desertcart. Recommend checking out the photographyblog.com review above and the following: [...] [...] [...] [...] [...]

## Features

- 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

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004M8SVFM |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Aperture modes | Manual, Automatic |
| Are Batteries Included | Yes |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Auto Focus Technology | Center, Contrast Detection, Face Detection, Live View, Multi-area, Tracking |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Autofocus Points | 9 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #129,554 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #1,132 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
| Bit Depth | 12 Bit |
| Brand | Nikon |
| Built-In Media | Battery, Remote, USB Cable |
| Camera Flash | Built-In |
| Camera Lens | 450 Mm |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Nikon 1 mountings |
| Compatible Flash Memory Type | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Compatible Mountings | Nikon 1 |
| Connectivity Technology | HDMI, USB |
| Continuous Shooting | 5 FPS |
| Crop Mode | 4:3 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 481 Reviews |
| Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
| Digital Zoom | 4 |
| Digital-Still | Yes |
| Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
| Display Maximum Resolution | 921,000 |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 921,000 |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dots Per Screen | 921,000 |
| Effective Still Resolution | 12.1 |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 160 |
| Exposure Control | Automatic |
| File Format | JPEG, RAW |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | SD |
| Flash Memory Installed Size | 71 |
| Flash Memory Speed Class | 2 |
| Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Flash Memory UHS Speed Class | 2 |
| Flash Memory Video Speed Class | V90 or higher |
| Flash Modes | Automatic |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 or 1/250 |
| Focal Length Description | 4.5-81.0 millimeters |
| Focus Features | Contrast Detection |
| Focus Mode | Single-Servo AF (AF-S) |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus |
| Form Factor | Compact |
| Generation | 100 |
| HDMI Type | Mini Connector |
| Hardware Interface | VGA |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Image stabilization | Optical |
| Item Weight | 7.52 ounces |
| JPEG Quality Level | Fine |
| Lens Construction | 12 elements in 11 groups |
| Lens Correction Type | ED |
| Lens Type | zoom |
| Manufacturer | Nikon |
| Manufacturer Part Number | S9100 Black |
| Maximum Aperture | 5.9 f |
| Maximum Focal Length | 450 Millimeters |
| Maximum Image Size | 12.1 MP |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Memory Slots Available | 1 |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 74 MB |
| Metering Methods | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot AF-area |
| Minimum Focal Length | 25 Millimeters |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 4 seconds |
| Model Name | Nikon COOLPIX S9100 |
| Model Number | S9100 Black |
| Model Series | S900 |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| Night vision | No |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Optical Zoom | 18 |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 12.1 MP |
| Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
| Photo Sensor Technology | BSI CMOS |
| Real Angle Of View | 2.64 Degrees |
| Remote Included | No |
| Screen Size | 3 Inches |
| Self Timer | 10 Seconds |
| Sensor Type | BSI CMOS |
| Series Number | 9100 |
| Shooting Modes | Automatic, Movie |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Special Feature | Travel |
| Specific Uses For Product | Travel |
| Supported File Format | JPEG, RAW |
| Supported Image Format | JPEG |
| Total Still Resolution | 12.1 MP |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| UPC | 018208262489 018208921027 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Video Capture Format | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Video Resolution | FHD 1080p |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| White Balance Settings | Auto |
| Wireless Technology | Yes |
| Write Speed | up to 90 MB/s |
| Zoom | Optical Zoom |

## Product Details

- **Aspect Ratio:** 16:9
- **Compatible Mountings:** Nikon 1
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 160
- **Image Stabilization:** Optical
- **Maximum Aperture:** 5.9 f
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 450 Millimeters
- **Metering Description:** Multi, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot AF-area
- **Optical Zoom:** 18
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** BSI CMOS
- **Supported File Format:** JPEG, RAW

## Images

![Nikon COOLPIX S9100 12.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 18x NIKKOR ED Wide-Angle Optical Zoom Lens and Full HD 1080p Video (Black) (OLD MODEL) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/6195ZyIEGmL.jpg)
![Nikon COOLPIX S9100 12.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 18x NIKKOR ED Wide-Angle Optical Zoom Lens and Full HD 1080p Video (Black) (OLD MODEL) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61i2LYLokOL.jpg)
![Nikon COOLPIX S9100 12.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 18x NIKKOR ED Wide-Angle Optical Zoom Lens and Full HD 1080p Video (Black) (OLD MODEL) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ekamLS6NL.jpg)
![Nikon COOLPIX S9100 12.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 18x NIKKOR ED Wide-Angle Optical Zoom Lens and Full HD 1080p Video (Black) (OLD MODEL) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61373pMK0ML.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Battery does not charge through either the USB or a power outlet with Nikon's own charger. If this has happened to you what fixed the problem?**
A: Yes, this is the second time it has happened to me.  I will try with universal charger when I get home or have to buy another battery within 6 months. .

**Q: Does this camera come with a battery?**
A: Good morning,Yes this camera has the battery included with it.Thanks,Stephen

**Q: my camera lens will not retractits a nikon coolpix L320
what do i need to do**
A: Nikon sucks...mine had a lens issue just after 30 days...had to send for repair and it took nearly 2 months to get it back. Then that lens died 9 months later..conveniently out of warrenty...and it would cost $100 to fix it! I bought a Canon...

**Q: does it have a view finder**
A: The S9100 does not have a designated viewfinder.  You simply frame the picture in the LCD viewer on the back of the camera.  There are only minor framing options on the camera and I have found after several years of using this camera that just setting it on AUTO is all that is needed for very good pictures.  But you can play around with some of the settings as well.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love this camera!
*by K***R on June 20, 2011*

The 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great camera, but you need to use care with super zoom
*by A***T on August 6, 2011*

I 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: [...] 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: [...] [...] [...] [...] [...]

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A keeper
*by M***A on November 22, 2011*

I am a snapshot dad. I don't know ISO from metering, how to balance my white or choose my AF area. I know how to zoom in and out, point, push the shutter button half way down to let the camera focus and then pull the trigger. I also know what a clear, real-to-life picture looks like. I have 2 other cameras. A Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 and a Nikon Coolpix S200. I use the Panasonic whenever I know I'm going some place that the size of the camera will not be a hindrance. It's the size and shape of a typical SLR camera. It also takes incredible pictures - even in my hands. Love it. I use the S200 for everything else. It's a nice albeit limited camera. The zoom is only 3x and the flash leaves something to be desired. I purchased the S9100 to replace the S200 and will keep the S200 around in the glove box for times I didn't bring one of the others and to use as a sort of "I don't care what happens to it" camera like when skiing or sailing. For testing purposes I put the S9100 head to head with the Panasonic. I took pictures at various zoom lengths, in different lighting conditions both with and without flash and snapped some moving pictures of kids riding bikes, cars going down the street and people playing with their dogs in the nearby park. I would snap a picture with the Panasonic and then with the S9100. While the moving pictures were impossible to truly replicate I kept things as consistent as I could with zoom length, using or not using flash, etc.. Then, I took them back home, removed the SD cards and looked at the photos on my PC using Picasa. The S9100 consistently took absolutely fabulous pictures. It equaled the Panasonic in clarity and overall true-to-life representation. Plus, it bested the Panasonic in low light situations and the extra zoom length (the Panasonic maxes out at 12x) allowed me to get in a little closer. The S9100 has a personality. You could almost call it an attitude. 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. It wasn't often and the Panasonic displayed some of the same behavior. The S9100 seemed to perform flawlessly if what I was photographing was maybe 4 feet away or further. Up closer, it would sometimes have focus difficulty. What you see on the screen is absolutely what you get. When you push the shutter button half way down to let the camera focus it will show you exactly what your picture will look like. Believe the screen. I have large, heavy hands that just don't get along with today's little things. The S200 was often a struggle for me. The S9100 feels comfortable (although I wouldn't complain if it were heavier) and the controls react nicely to my less than deft meat hooks. I had no problems with the zoom ring after a few minutes with the camera and the button you slide down to engage the flash was immediately intuitive and easy to operate. Looking at and deleting pictures was also thumb friendly. No fussing or cursing with this one. I call this one a keeper. The picture quality, even when super-zooming in 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 entire camera to be easy to use. All that is left to find out is if it holds up over the long haul.

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