Two new cameras, the S1200pj and AW100 have been recently announced by Nikon Corporation. The S1200pj has Coolpix line-up and it is the newest compact camera to feature an integrated projector. The AW100, a multi-touch control camera comes with 3D image shooting ability. Nikon S1200pj is now well-matched with iPad, iPhone, or iPad touch, and comes with the ability to bond up to a Mac or PC to instantaneously beam images and movies onto any flat surface. Refer this article to know about specifications and reviews of Nikon’s new cameras S1200pj and AW100.
Nikon’s New Camera, S1200pj:
Nikon S1200pj, a COOLPIX S-series compact digital camera with built-in Pico projector, comes in a pleasant size, and stylish design with superior functions. Nikon S1200pj is the third projector-equipped model of Nikon Corporation. 40% raise in projection brightness and three times superior projection contrast, enable projection of colorful images at a projection size of up to 60-inch display are offered by this camera.
Nikon S1200pj is built with metal to give it a tough and stylish tactility. Weight of this camera is 186 gram and its measurement is 107.0 x 63.4 x 22.6 mm. This camera can be connected to an iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch by the devoted cable. Users are allowed to project movies and images that are stored on these devices as well as online content from websites such as YouTube by this camera.
Nikon S1200pj provides innovative ways of utilizing a camera by defeating distance with the skill to observe and project images and movies; users have recorded themselves as well as images and movies obtained from around the world via the Internet. It is featured with a small 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor crowded with 14.1 megapixels.
Nikon S1200pj also contains a 5x optical zoom lens with four functions to automatically counter blurring, a 3-inch 460k-dot LCD, and the capability to record HD movie with stereo sound 720p at 30fps. This camera will be available in two colors such as black and pink. The Nikon Coolpix s1200pj will be released in UK on 22nd September, with the price tag of £399.99.
Specifications of Nikon COOLPIX S1200pj:
| Effective pixels | 14.1million |
| Image sensor | 1/2.3-in. type CCD; total pixels: approx. 14.48 million |
| Lens | 5x optical zoom, NIKKOR lens 5.0–25.0mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 28–140 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) f/3.9–5.8; Digital zoom Up to 4x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 560 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) |
| Focus range(from lens) | [W]: Approx. 30 cm to ∞, [T]: Approx. 50 cm to ∞, Macro mode: Approx. 3 cm to ∞ zoom indicator positioned to the left of Δ to maximum ( wider angle position) |
| Monitor | 7.5 cm (3-in.), approx. 460k-dot, TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating, and 5-level brightness adjustment |
| Storage media | Internal memory (approx. 94 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card |
| ISO sensitivity | ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 Auto (auto gain from ISO 80 to 800) Fixed range auto (ISO 80 to 200, 80 to 400) |
| Interface | Hi-Speed USB |
| Power sources | One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied) AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately) |
| Battery life(EN-EL19) | Still pictures*1: Approx. 220 shots Movies: Approx. 1 h 40 min (HD 720p (1280×720), the maximum file size for a single movie is 4 GB or the maximum recording time for a single movie is 29 minutes, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording.). |
| Projector | Brightness *2 Up to 20 lumens, Image size: 13 to 152 cm (5 to 60-in), Throw distance: Approx. 0.26 to 3.1 m , Endurance (battery life): Approx. 1 h with EN-EL12 battery, Resolution (output): VGA |
| Dimensions(WxHxD) | Approx. 107.0 x 63.4 x 22.6 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 186 g (including battery and SD memory card) |
| Supplied accessories*3 | Camera Strap, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12, Charging AC Adapter EH-69P, USB Cable UC-E6, ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
Nikon’s New Camera, AW100:
Nikon AW100 is waterproof, freeze proof and shockproof and designed for adventure seekers, who require amazing image quality and Full High Definition (HD) movie recording to maintain speed with their energetic lifestyle. This camera can be used underwater to a 10m depth, its shock resistance is from a drop of 1.5m and weather resistance is down to a frigid -10°C.
Nikon AW100 is featured with a rugged body, a CMOS Sensor for Superior Image Quality, GPS Capability and interesting locks & seals. Its dimension is 110.1 x 64.9 x 22.8 mm and its weight is 178 gram. It also contains 5x Wide Angle Zoom-Nikkor ED glass lens and it is more enjoyable to hold and behold. This camera is featured with battery-chamber, SD card slot, mini HDMI connector and USB/audio video connector, which are securely coated to stop intrusion from the components.
Nikon AW100 contains a 3-inch, LCD screen with Clear Color Display, anti-reflective coating, a 16-megapixel backside illuminated CMOS sensor with Expeed C2TM image processing engine of Nikon. Users are allowed to capture victorious moments of life with its sturdy exterior and advanced technology. An elevated sensitivity mode is used by this camera to capture the act in low-light. It also contains a maximum ISO of 3200.
Nikon AW100 contains GPS functionality for geotagging shots and an e-compass by which users are allowed to orientate by the LCD screen. A new Action Control operation is also included in it to allow photographers to allocate a function to a swinging motion to quickly choose definite settings such as scene mode by just shaking the camera, avoiding the requirement to take away gloves in situations like skiing, diving or hiking.
Users will be able to capture fast motion movies at 15fps or shoot slow-motion movies at 60, 120 and 240 frames-per-second with this camera. This camera will be available in different colors such as Orange, White, Comouflage, Black, and Blue. Nikon AW100 will be released on 1st September in UK with the price tag of £249.99 or $380.
Specifications of Nikon COOLPIX AW100:
| Effective pixels | 16.0million |
| Image sensor | 1/2.3-in. type CMOS; total pixels: approx. 16.79 million |
| Lens | 5x optical zoom, NIKKOR lens 5.0–25.0mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 28–140 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) f/3.9–4.8; Digital zoom Up to 4x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 560 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) |
| Focus range(from lens) | [W]: Approx. 50 cm to ∞, [T]: Approx. 1 m to ∞, Macro mode: Approx. 1 cm to ∞ ( wide-angle zoom position beyond Δ ) |
| Monitor | 7.5 cm (3-in.), approx. 460k-dot, wide viewing angle TFT LCD monitor with anti-reflection coating and 5-level rightness adjustment |
| Storage media | Internal memory (approx. 83 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card |
| ISO sensitivity | ISO 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 Auto (auto gain from ISO 125 to 800) Fixed range auto (ISO 125 to 400) |
| Interface | Hi-Speed USB |
| HDMI output | Can be selected from Auto, 480p, 720p, and 1080i |
| Power sources | One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied) AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately) |
| Battery life(EN-EL19) | Still pictures*1: Approx. 250 shots Movies: Approx. 1 h 35 min (HD 1080pP (1920×1080)) (When recording a single movie, the maximum recording time is 29 minutes and file size is up to 4 GB even when there is enough free space on the memory card.) |
| Weight | Approx. 178 g (including battery and SD memory card) |
| Dimensions(WxHxD) | Approx. 110.1 x 64.9 x 22.8 mm |
| Supplied accessories*2 | Camera Strap, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12, Battery Charger MH-65, Filter Adapter, USB Cable UC-E6, Audio Video Cable EG-CP16, ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
