Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

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    Highlights

    • 14.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
    • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
    • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Nikon Coolpix S1100pj was announced in 2010 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Ultra Compact camera with 14.1 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 80 to 1,600 and expands to 80 - 6,400 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Nikon Coolpix S1100pj can capture video up to 1280 x 720 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Nikon Coolpix S1x00pj series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Nikon Coolpix S1x00pj series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
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    		August
    2011    		 14.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Touchscreen
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    2010    		 14.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Touchscreen
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    		August
    2009    		 12.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Nikon Coolpix S1200pj vs Coolpix S1100pj vs Coolpix S1000pj.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix S1100pj.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   Light - 180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)
    •   Internal Storage
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Built-in Microphone
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Screen Size - 3.0"

    Screen

    Fixed Touchscreen

    Nikon Coolpix S1100pj has a 3.0" Fixed touchscreen with 460k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Nikon Coolpix S1100pj features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600 and expands to 80 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with Expeed C2 processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 3968 x 2232, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix S1100pj.

    Nikon S1000pj
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    1/2.3-inch

    12.1 MP

    Nikon S1200pj
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    1/2.3-inch

    14.1 MP

    Canon R7
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    APS-C

    32.5 MP

    Nikon Z8
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    Full Frame

    45.7 MP

    Leica X (Typ 113)
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    APS-C

    16.2 MP

    Canon R3
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    Full Frame

    24.1 MP

    Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
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    Micro Four Thirds

    12.8 MP

    Nikon Z f
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    Full Frame

    24.4 MP

    Nikon L120
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    1/2.3-inch

    14.1 MP

    Canon R100
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    APS-C

    24.1 MP

    Casio EX-100
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    1/1.7-inch

    12 MP

    Canon R6 II
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    Full Frame

    24.2 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input

    Nikon Coolpix S1100pj has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.


    Battery

    Nikon Coolpix S1100pj comes with EN-EL12 battery pack.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 79 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Nikon Coolpix S1100pj's shutter speed can go up to 1/1500 sec.


    Flash

    Nikon Coolpix S1100pj has a built-in flash with maximum range of 3.50 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Nikon Coolpix S1100pj has dimensions of 101 x 68 x 24 mm (3.98 x 2.68 x 0.94"). It weighs 180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    101 mm (3.98")

    68 mm (2.68")

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    24 mm (0.94")

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    Nikon Coolpix S1100pj dimensions

    Nikon Coolpix S1100pj for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Nikon Coolpix S1100pj is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    AVERAGE
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    Nikon Coolpix S1100pj gets a score of 56 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    62

    Nikon Coolpix S1100pj gets a score of 62 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    68

    Nikon Coolpix S1100pj gets a score of 68 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    AVERAGE
    63

    Nikon Coolpix S1100pj gets a score of 63 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    83

    Nikon Coolpix S1100pj gets a score of 83 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    88

    Nikon Coolpix S1100pj gets a score of 88 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)

    Nikon Coolpix S1100pj Evaluation

    We evaluate Nikon Coolpix S1100pj and give score of 50 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
    45

    We give Nikon Coolpix S1100pj a score of 45 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    63

    We give Nikon Coolpix S1100pj a score of 63 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    43

    We give Nikon Coolpix S1100pj a score of 43 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

    Focusing

    POOR
    51

    We give Nikon Coolpix S1100pj a score of 51 for Focusing parameters.

    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    GOOD
    71

    We give Nikon Coolpix S1100pj a score of 71 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    BAD
    27

    We give Nikon Coolpix S1100pj a score of 27 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Built-in Microphone
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    49

    We give Nikon Coolpix S1100pj a score of 49 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)
    •   Internal Storage


    For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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