Compare Prices : Nikon Coolpix S9 - Expert Reviews

Pros: Relatively low price for an ultracompact ; attractive design ; easy to use

Cons: No manual exposure controls ; sensitivity only goes up to ISO 400 ; noisy images at ISO 200 and ISO 400

Verdict: Nikon's Coolpix S9 has an attractive price for an ultracompact, but its feature set and image quality could be better

Review summary: The digicam-happy folks at Digital Camera Review recently got a chance to give Nikon's Coolpix S9 compact digital camera a thorough going over, finding it fairly well-suited to those looking for a simple, inexpensive camera, but obviously not ...

Pros: Relatively low price for an ultracompact ; attractive design ; easy to use

Cons: No manual exposure controls ; sensitivity tops out at ISO 400 ; noisy images at ISO 200 and ISO 400

Verdict: Nikon's Coolpix S9 has an attractive price, but its feature set and image quality could be better.

Review summary: More often, manufacturers have been making cameras with larger model numbers that cost less than their larger-numbered brethren. For example, Nikon's Coolpix S9 can cost anywhere from $20 to $80 less than the Coolpix S5, depending on the store you ...

Review summary: The Nikon Coolpix S9 features 6 megapixel resolution, a 3x optical zoom, and 2.5 inch LCD in a very stylish, slim body shaped like its predecessors, the S5 and S6.

Pros: Good image quality ; Nice size and attractive styling ; Good price for an ultra-compact

Cons: Disappointing battery life ; Red tones challenged the camera ; Loud zoom motor

Verdict: Overall, I liked the Nikon Coolpix S9.  The camera is nice and compact - definitely small enough to slip into a pocket or purse.  It operates quickly and takes good shots.  The S9 is also one of the cheaper, high quality ultra-compact cameras that you ...