Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Review, Price, Specs, Advantages and Disadvantages

Posted on | April 5, 2010 | No Comments

Nikon Coolpix S1000pj

Nikon Coolpix S1000pj, bearing a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch type CCD sensor, strikes a familiar profile. It’s a basic black box with metallic accents along the edges. The 5x optical zoom Nikkor lens is tucked in the right corner of the camera body, making room for a less-familiar feature: the projector lens front and center.

Holding the S1000pj, you’ll feel the added weight of the projector. Loaded with a rechargeable battery, it’s slim enough for a coat pocket but heavy enough that you won’t forget it’s there. The camera is comfortable in the hand, although the front panel doesn’t offer enough of a grip for single-handed shooting. Six small, raised dots on the back panel offer a slight grip for a thumbrest. It’s not terribly ergonomic, but I didn’t have much trouble handling the camera while shooting.

Nikon’s point-and-shoots use one main menu screen to access settings for ISO, white balance, and AF area mode. Pressing the menu button brings up these options, and selecting an option like white balance will display a list of different settings and a live view of how each setting will look. The interface is intuitive and logically laid-out.

Those who stick with auto white balance and ISO settings won’t have any trouble using the S1000pj. If you’re finicky and like to tweak those settings often, then you might find it slightly cumbersome as opposed to using a quick menu or shortcut button to access often-used controls.

Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Specs:
Image Processor
Image Sensor: CCD
Number of Image Sensor Pixels: 12390000
Lens Features
Camera Type: Digital Compact
Lens Mount: Fixed
Optical Zoom: 5 X
Digital Zoom: 4 X
Max Aperture: 3.9 1/f
Other Features
LCD Screen Size: 2.7 in
Image Stabilization: Optical
Maximum Video Capture Resolution: 640 x 480 (VGA)
Flash: Built-in Flash
Interface Connection: USB
Storage
Memory Type: Internal Memory|SD Memory Card|SDHC Memory Card
Installed Memory: 36 MB
Dimensions
Weight: 5.5
Installed Memory: 36
Height: 2.5 in
Width: 4 in
Depth: 0.9 in
Weight: 5.5 oz
Reference
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited Warranty
URL: URL
General
Crutchfield: Yes
Quick Glance
Weight: 5.5
Memory Type: Internal Memory|SD Memory Card|SDHC Memory Card
LCD Screen Size: 2.7 in
Camera / Lens Type: Digital Compact
Image Stabilization: Optical
Optical Zoom: 5
MegaPixels: 12.39