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Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9100

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Successor is Nikon S9300
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Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Nikon S1000pj and Nikon S9100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Nikon. The resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was manufactured 23 months before the S9100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the S1000pj grades against the S9100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Nikon S9100

 S1000pj S9100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Nikon S1000pj

 S9100 S1000pj 
AnnouncedJuly 2011August 2009More recent by 23 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Nikon S9100

 S1000pj S9100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1000pj enjoys physical dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S9100 has proportions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S1000pj compared to the S9100.

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1000pj and S9100 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1000pj and S9100.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older S1000pj will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S1000pj
Portrait photography with Nikon S9100
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
focusing manually
supports face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Street photography information
Nikon S9100 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (214 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography factors
Nikon S9100 Sports photography factors
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (270 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S1000pj
Travel photography with Nikon S9100
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
61
lighter than competitors (214 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (270 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Landscape photography camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
40
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S1000pj
Vlogging with Nikon S9100
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (214 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
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Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Nikon S9100
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjNikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Nikon Coolpix S9100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-04 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 270 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $289 $329