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Nikon CoolPix Compact

The Nikon CoolPix Compact Camera Line

What we will do here is give you a brief overview of Nikon’s CoolPix compact camera lineup starting from the most economical series up to the most expensive. We hope this little guide will help you narrow down your choices if you are shopping for a compact digital camera. To keep the comparison simple we will just show zoom, weight and megapixels. You can click on an image to find more technical information and to buy one if you like. TIP: The lower the model number does not always mean the lowest price.
Nikon Coolpix Cameras for Less Than $100

Nikon CoolPix S3300

• 6x zoom
• 16 megapixels
• 4.6 oz.

Nikon CoolPix S3200

• 6x zoom
• 16 megapixels
• 4.6 oz.

Nikon CoolPix S4300

• 6x zoom
• 16 megapixels
• 5 oz.

Nikon CoolPix L28

• 5x zoom
• 20 megapixels
• 5.8 oz.

Nikon CoolPix S3500

• 7x zoom
• 20 megapixel
• 4.6 oz.

Nikon CoolPix S4200

• 6x zoom
• 16 megapixels
• 5 oz.

Nikon CoolPix S5200

• 6x zoom
• 16 megapixels
• 5.2 oz.

Nikon Ultra-slim Zoom Cameras

This line of compact cameras features a high quality zoom lens in a very small and convenient camera. The retail price ranges from $200 to $350.

Nikon Coolpix S6300

• 10x zoom
• 16 megapixels
• 5.7 oz

Nikon Coolpix S6400

• 12x zoom
• 16 megapixels
• 5.3 oz

Nikon Coolpix S6500

• 12x zoom
• 16 megapixels
• 5.4 oz

Nikon Coolpix S9050

• 15.5 zoom
• 12.1 megapixel
• 7.6 oz.
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Nikon Coolpix S9200
• 18x zoom
• 16 megapixel
• 7.4 oz.

Nikon Coolpix S9400

• 18x zoom
• 18.1 megapixel
• 7.1 oz.

Nikon Coolpix S9500

• 22x zoom
• 18.1 megapixel
• 7.3 oz.

The Nikon “Fun and Innovative” Compact Digital Cameras

These cameras are easy to use and some have built in WI-FI and Bluetooth for easy picture sharing. There cameras are built for the adventurer and the teenager. Not only do they come with Wi-Fi and GPS but they are waterproof, freezeproof and shockproof. The price ranges from $100 to $350 for these cameras.

Nikon Coolpix S30

• 3x zoom
• 10.1 megapixels
• 7.6 oz.

Nikon Coolpix S31

• 3x zoom
• 10.1 megapixel
• 6.6 oz.

Nikon Coolpix S01

• 3x zoom
• 10.1 megapixel
• 3.4 oz.

Nikon Coolpix S800c

• 10x zoom
• 16 megapixels
• 6.5 oz

Nikon Coolpix AW 100

• 5 x zoom
• 16 megapixels
• 6.3 oz.

Nikon Coolpix AW 110

• 5 x zoom
• 16 megapixels
• 6.3 oz.

Comfort Long Zoom Cameras

CoolPix Long Zoom cameras are designed to be comfortable for the beginning photographer but with the image quality for the professional. While they are still considered compact cameras the body design is more like that of DSLR cameras. The high powered zoom brings the world up close and personal.

Nikon Coolpix L610

• 14x optical zoom
• 16 megapixels
• 8.5 oz.

Nikon Coolpix L820

• 30x optical zoom
• 16 megapixel
• 16.96 oz.

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