Nikon Coolpix S9100

Imressive zoom range in a comact body ; High quality LCD screen ; Performance at high sensitivities

Unreliable autofocus at the long end of the zoom ; Fiddly dial on rear of the camera body ; Barrel distortion at wide end of the zoom

Despite these shortcomings, with care the Nikon Coolpix S9100 can produce excellent quality images in a wide range of conditions, making it an ideal point and shoot camera for those who travel frequently and will make good use of the extended zoom range.

Huge optical zoom range from a camera that will still fit in the pocket, Full HD video with stereo sound and HDMI output, good build quality, easy to use, built-in effects filters are fun

Visible pixel fringing between areas of high contrast and corner softening at maximum wide angle - but neither are uncommon, no mains charger

One of the newest and best travel zooms on the market today, the S9100 marries a near best-in-class focal range and sophisticated exterior with user friendly operation and fun features such as digital effects and Easy panorama mode for those who do...

The Nikon S9100 is skinnier than a wafer that’s been run over by a steamroller (well, nearly) but it packs a mighty zoom range. Switch it on and an 18x optical lens protrudes Pinocchio schnoz-style ou

A compact ultra-zoom camera that copes well in low light is a rare treat; excellent videos and a superb screen round it out nicely

Styled like a high-end enthusiasts’ compact, complete with natty pop-up flash and stereo microphones, the S9100 is nevertheless an accessible point and shoot. While we'd direct experienced photographers not requiring a large zoom to the Coolpix P300,...

18x optical zoom ; Easy automatic controls ; High resolution monitor

Very litte manual control

At first glance the S9100 is slickly styled like a high end enthusiasts' compact complete with top plate mode dial, sunken flash and stereo microphones. But while there is a smattering of creative options here, it's pretty much an 'auto everything'...

Long 18x optical zoom ; 1080p video-recording capability

Expensive

The Nikon Coolpix S9100 is expensive, but it packs in some very tasty features. If its image quality is good, the S9100 could be the king of this year's compact superzooms

Packed full of features for the beginner, a few more manual modes would make this a top camera. It takes great images, is easy to use and looks stylish too