Nikon Coolpix S1100pj Review

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October 29, 2010 | Mark Goldstein |

Buy a Coolpix S1100PJ 14.1 Megapixel Compact Camera - Silver (3" Touchscreen LCD - 5x Optical Zoom - Optical, Electronic IS - 4320 x 3240 Image - 1280 x 720 Video - HD Movie Mode)

Lowest Price: £169.00

Buy a Coolpix S1100PJ 14.1 Megapixel Compact Camera - Silver (3" Touchscreen LCD - 5x Optical Zoom - Optical, Electronic IS - 4320 x 3240 Image - 1280 x 720 Video - HD Movie Mode)

Lowest Price: $169.00

Specifications


Effective pixels	14.1 megapixels
Image sensor	1/2.3-in. RGB CCD, 14.48 total megapixels
Lens	Optical 5x zoom, NIKKOR lens
Focal length	5.0-25.0mm (35mm format equivalent to 28-140mm)
Aperture	f/3.9-5.8
Lens construction	13 elements in 9 groups
Digital zoom	Maximum 4x (35mm format equivalent to approx. 560mm)
Focus range (from lens)	Approx. 30cm (1 ft.) to infinity (at wide-angle setting), approx. 50cm (1 ft. 8 in.) to infinity (at telephoto setting) Macro mode: Approx. 3 cm (1.2 in.) to infinity (at wider setting than ? mark position)
Vibration Reduction (VR)	Lens-shift type + electronic type
Other blur-reduction functions	Motion Detection (conventional type), BSS (Best Shot Selector)
ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity)	ISO 80,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (pixel addition), 6400 (pixel addition), Auto (ISO 80 to 800), Fixed range auto (ISO 80 to 200, ISO 80 to 400)
LCD monitor	7.5 cm (3-in.), approx. 460k-dot, TFT LCD monitor (HVGA) [resistive touch panel] with Clear Color Display and brightness adjustment
Storage media	Internal memory (approx. 79 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card* *Not compatible with Multi Media Card (MMC)
Face-priority AF/ max. number of faces to be detected	12, Face priority, Face-priority AE, Face Zoom-in
Skin Softening	During shooting/playback
Smile Timer	Up to three smiling faces can be detected, can be switched on/off
Blink Proof	Takes two sequential shots, can be switched on/off
Blink Warning	Can be switched on/off
In-Camera Red-Eye Fix	Automatically corrects red eye digitally, no pre-flashes
Subject Tracking*	Auto Lock-on /AF activation/Tracking Restart not available *Tracks a touched subject automatically
Scene modes	17 scene modes (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/indoor, Beach, Snow, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, Night landscape, Close-up, Food, Museum, Fireworks show, Copy, Backlight, Panorama assist). Draw option is not available.
Scene Auto Selector	6 scene modes + Auto mode (Portrait, Landscape, Night portrait, Night landscape, Close-up, Backlight)
Movie	HD 720p: 1,280 x 720/30 fps, VGA ?: 640 x 480/30 fps, VGA: 640 x 480/15 fps, QVGA?: 320 x 240/30 fps, QVGA: 320 x 240/15 fps
D-Lighting	Yes
Color Options	5 Color Options (Standard color, Vivid color, Black-and-white, Sepia, Cyanotype)
Quick Retouch	Yes
Slideshow with music	Built-in; Music: 3 kinds, Image effects: 4 kinds
File-sorting functions	Rating function, Auto Sort mode, Favorite Pictures playback, List by date mode
Interface/Direct print compatibility	Hi-Speed USB/PictBridge
Supported languages	24 languages (products for Japan feature Japanese/English only)
Projector	Single light/single plate system Brightness: Up to 14 lumens, image size: 5 to 47 in., throw distance: approx. 0.26 to 2.4 m, endurance (battery life): approx. 1 hour with EN-EL12, resolution (output): VGA equivalent Average value at shipment; based on JIS 6911 (Method of notation for data projector 2003); measurement and measuring conditions are based on Appendix 2
Power sources	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (1050 mAh), AC Adapter EH-62F (option)
Number of shots per charge (battery life)*	Approx. 220 frames with EN-EL12 Based on CIPA Standards for measuring life of batteries
Dimensions (width x height x depth)	Approx. 100.8 x 62.7 x 24.1 mm/4.0 x 2.5 x 1.0 in. (excluding projections)
Weight*	Approx. 180 g/6.4 oz. (including battery and SD memory card) approx. 155 g/5.5 oz. (camera body only) *Based on CIPA Guidelines, DCG-005-2009