- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
- 25.00mm - 450.00mm (35mm eq.)
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | S9100 | 1020 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact | Other |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $329.95 | $299.99 |
Street Price: | $254.47 | |
Date Available: | 2011-03-15 | 2013-07-26 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | No |
Weight: |
7.5 oz
(212 g)
includes batteries |
5.6 oz
(158 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.1 x
2.4 x
1.4 in. (105 x 62 x 35 mm) |
2.8 x
5.1 x
0.4 in. (71 x 130 x 10 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | BSI | |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 | 41.0 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 1/1.5 inch |
Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.54 microns | |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 4:3, 16:9 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 41 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 20.2 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.4 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 135 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 3968 x 2232 (8.9 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
7712 x 5360
(41.3 MP,
Other), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9) |
Image File Format: | JPEG | JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 9.5 | n/a |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30/15)
1280x720 (30/60) 960x540 (30) 640x480 (30/120) 320x240 (30/240) |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x960 (30p) |
Movie File Format: | .MOV (H.264/MPEG-4) | MP4/H.264 |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
Lens: | Zoom-Nikkor VR ED lens; 12 elements in 11 groups | Carl Zeiss Tessar; 6 lenses (5 plastic molded high performance plastic, one high precision glass element) |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 25 - 450mm | 27mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 4.5 - 81mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 18.00x | 1.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 or 7 (wide) / f/5.9 or 11.8 (tele); 2-stop ND filter | Fixed at f/2.2 |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
15 cm to Infinity 5.9 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
4 cm to Infinity 1.6 in to Infinity |
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Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | Stills: up to 3x high-resolution zoom; Video: up to 6x |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection with Face-Priority AF and Subject Tracking AF | Contrast Detection with Face Detect |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | No | No |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | No / OLED |
Viewfinder Type: | ||
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 4.5 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,000 dots | |
Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | ||
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto (160 to 800), Fixed Range Auto (160 to 400), High-speed continuous (160 to 3200), 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto, 100-3200 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Flash, Preset Manual (Custom) | Auto, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Daylight |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 4 sec | 1/16000 - 4 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 256-zone Matrix, Center-weighted average, spot (digital zoom 2x or more) | Center-weighted average |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | No | No |
Shutter Priority: | No | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | No | No |
Creative Exposure Modes: | 19 Scene including Advanced Night Landscape, Night Portrait and Backlighting HDR modes; Easy Panorama Scene mode | Automatic, Night Portrait, Sports, Night, Close-up, Backlight |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2, 10, 20 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Flash off, Fill flash, Slow sync | Off, Automatic, On; via Xexon flash tube |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Auto ISO: 0.5 to 4.0m (W), 1.5 to 2.5m (T) | Up to 4m |
Max Flash Sync: | ||
Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | microSD / microSDHC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | No |
Uncompressed Format: | ||
Movie File Format: | .MOV (H.264/MPEG-4) | MP4/H.264 |
Included Memory: | 74.0 MB | |
Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | ||
Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
Built-In GPS: | No | Yes |
Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
Remote Control: | ||
Remote Control Type: | ||
Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI (Type C) with CEC | Micro USB connector and charging, 3.5mm audio connector |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.25 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 9.5 | |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 5 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.22 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.22 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.011 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | 1.5 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.6 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 270 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL12 | Internal |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | BV-5XW 3.8v, 2000mAh lithium-ion battery |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable | Internal 3.8v, 2000mAh lithium-ion battery |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM | |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP/Vista/7, MacOS-X 10.4.11+ | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | 5-way VR Image Stabilization, Full HD (1080p) Movies, Backlighting HDR mode, Advanced Night Landscape mode, Night Portrait mode, Smart Portrait System, Subject Tracking AF, High-speed Shooting. Available in black, silver and red. | Windows Phone 8, 4.5 AMOLED Touchscreen Display, 41MP PureView camera, Carl Zeiss Tessar lens with Optical Image Stabilization, Xenon Flash, Snapdragon s4 1.5GHz Dual-core processor, 2GB RAM, 32GB Flash, GSM, LTE, WCDMA, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 3.0, Magnetometer, A-GPS, A-GLONASS, Barometer. Available in Yellow, White or Black. |