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Nikon Coolpix S1000pj reviews
You can find here the most interesting reviews / ratings from the well-known expert sites about the Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Camera. Here are the reviewers:
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- 23 March 2010 - |
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- 0 |
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- 14 January 2010 - |
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- 0 |
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- 13 January 2010 - |
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- 3.5 |
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- 17 December 2009 - |
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- 4 |
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- 29 October 2009 - |
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- 3.5 |
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- 28 October 2009 - |
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- 4 |
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- 26 October 2009 - |
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- 4 |
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- 18 October 2009 - |
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- 4 |
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- 07 October 2009 - |
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- 4 |
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- 06 October 2009 - |
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- 3.5 |
DigitalCameraReview 's conclusion / rating - 23 March 2010 |
“ The Nikon S1000pj was created for a specific set of photographers: the party-goer, proud parent, and all-around show-off are most likely to find this camera appealing. Based on my experience using the S1000pj, I'd say that if you fit into one of the categories above, you won't be disappointed. Just don't expect it to outperform other basic Nikon point-and-shoots or to project images in bright rooms or against dark surfaces with stunning results. And do expect to use flash when indoor lighting is dim.
If it's "oohing" and "aahing" you're after, the S1000pj will deliver. It will capture outdoor snapshots nicely and brightly-lit interior images fairly well. Performance slips in dim light indoors and outdoors as noise levels climb and noise-reduction smooths out fine detail. But that's expected for a camera of this size.
The bottom line is that you could spend as much (or maybe even less) on a camera that takes better images in low light. You could find a camera at a lower price point that offers greater control over image quality or features a much bigger zoom range. But you won't have a built-in projector. If that's a sacrifice you don't want to make, the S1000pj is your best (well, only) option... ”
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- 0 |
Complete review here
Digital Camera School 's conclusion / rating - 14 January 2010 |
“ Quality: to be honest, this camera does a fine job of capturing snapshots in average conditions; it is not in the top level of quality but it will suit the casual photographer. It’s easy to use, well-balanced, the 5x zoom is excellent. What more can I say?
In appearance, the only fault I could discover was that the power button was almost invisible and because it was recessed not easily found by ‘blind’ fingers... ”
Digital Camera School's rating: |
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- 0 |
Complete review here
CNET 's conclusion / rating - 13 January 2010 |
“ The Nikon Coolpix S1000pj's projector is as novel as the front-mounted LCDs on the Samsung DualView cameras. The big difference is in everyday usefulness, and, well, Samsung wins there. But, the S1000pj is entirely entertaining and if you like to show off your photos on the spot and not on a little LCD, it's a great option. Hopefully if there's an update to the model, the price can come down some and Nikon can fit 2GB or more of fixed internal storage into the budget... ”
Complete review here
Trusted Reviews 's conclusion / rating - 17 December 2009 |
“ The CoolPix S1000pj is a gadget lover's dream, and is sure to draw an admiring crowd, at least until the next cool toy comes along. Build quality and design are up to Nikon's usual high standard, and the projector technology certainly works well enough, but annoyingly it is let down by mediocre camera performance. Considering the cost, only the gadget lovers are going to buy it... ”
Trusted Reviews's rating: |
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- 4 |
Complete review here
DPInterface 's conclusion / rating - 29 October 2009 |
“ The Nikon Coolpix S1000pj is one of the more unique digital cameras of year 2009. Besides having the 12 megapixel sensor, 5X optical zoom lens and 2.7 inch LCD, along with other bells and whistles like your average point-and-shoot camera, the S1000pj also features a built-in projector.
I was pretty surprised at how well Nikon implemented a mini-projector into the Coolpix S1000pj. Last year, it was the pleasant to use touchscreen user interface, and this year, it’s a projector – Kudos to Nikon for getting most of their ‘first-time’ features right nowadays! The output is everything you’d expect from your average projector, only on a smaller, miniaturized scale.
The Coolpix S1000pj has plenty of point-and-snap features: from Nikon’s elaborate Smart Portrait system to plenty of scene modes with auto scene selection to the camera’s straightforward operation with help menus. However, there appears to be a severe lack of manual controls and information display.
The camera has a pretty ordinary movie mode that records VGA video clips; nothing too striking about that. I was surprised that Nikon decided to include HD movie capabilities in the touchscreen-equipped Coolpix S70, but not the S1000pj – especially considering the price.
Performance in terms of speed and image quality were just average as well. The camera had fairly good autofocus and shot-to-shot times but poor burst mode. Also, a larger buffer and faster image writing could’ve benefited the camera quite a bit. Image quality was good, not great, with output that is suitable for most of the casual picture-taking crowd.
To conclude, the Nikon Coolpix S1000pj is a unique – it has the stuff you’ll find in an average thin, compact camera (that doesn’t shine in any particular way, unfortunately) and throws in a mini projector for some image playback fun. The projector is something to toy with when you first get the camera, but then things get old after a while. The Nikon Coolpix S1000pj is really a niche camera – to justify the average performance and slight price premium, you’ll need to NEED (not want) a built-in projector, or at least the desire to showoff... ”
DPInterface's rating: |
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- 3.5 |
Complete review here
Buy-n-shoot 's conclusion / rating - 28 October 2009 |
“ Indeed this camera is a novelty in the affirmative sense of the word: it is fresh, interesting and innovative and while consumers will initially be struck by its exciting and previously unseen ability to project images and movies onto flat surfaces, soon after they will realise the camera itself is a good compact performer right across the board... ”
Buy-n-shoot's rating: |
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- 4 |
Complete review here
WhatDigitalCamera 's conclusion / rating - 26 October 2009 |
“ The Nikon S1000pj is definitely an innovative product, but it just falls a tiny bit short of the mark. First and foremost it should be a camera – and image quality, light fall off at the wide angle, and lack of manual controls and a better overall layout lack. Add the projector and the ‘world first’ box is certainly well and truly ticked, yet there’s limited application and that fact it will only show images (no documents, basic text files, etc) will limit this from being picked up by a wider community outside of the photographic. All this would be entirely forgiveable if the asking price was well below the current £400 tag.
All in all the S1000pj is a great idea that just needs to be honed in with a bit more camera oomph, a brighter, more intelligent projector and better battery life to be a truly astounding product. But hats off to Nikon for getting such an unusual, innovative and exciting new product to market... ”
WhatDigitalCamera's rating: |
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- 4 |
Complete review here
PhotographyBLOG 's conclusion / rating - 18 October 2009 |
“ The Nikon Coolpix S1000pj caused quite a stir when it was announced. We are used to more and more features being crammed into digital cameras, but an integrated projector was something truly novel. And, while we are sure that the future will bring more cameras sporting this “accessory”, it has been successful in making the Nikon S1000pj completely unique in the current digicam market. In use, the projector does not really disappoint, although its modest VGA resolution and dull colours mean it's no match for a traditional slide show created using a good old 35mm slide projector. Its ability to project movie clips as well as stills has, however, been a big hit with us, and made us fans at once.
If the concept of a built-in projector doesn't take your fancy at all, the Coolpix S1000pj becomes much less of an irresistible proposition. Discounting that one big trick, it is a fairly average point-and-shoot camera with so-so image quality, mostly undersized buttons, no proper manual control over exposure or focusing, and a rather disappointing video mode. Having a 28mm equivalent wide angle lens is a nice touch, though a lot less of a rarity than it used to be.
So to round it off, if the idea of being able to show your photos and videos to an audience in a way you can't with other currently available digicams, the Nikon Coolpix S1000pj will definitely be to your liking. If you simply want a versatile compact camera with good image quality, there are better alternatives around... ”
PhotographyBLOG's rating: |
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- 4 |
Complete review here
CNET UK 's conclusion / rating - 07 October 2009 |
“ Is the Nikon Coolpix S1000pj worth the money? Well, it's an okay camera with a unique feature that will either leave you chortling with delight or utterly unimpressed. It's definitely something to try before you buy. Just remember that you can get the same basic picture quality and features for half the price, so you're paying plenty for that dinky little projector... ”
Complete review here
Hardware Zone 's conclusion / rating - 06 October 2009 |
“ The Nikon COOLPIX S1000pj is what one might call a novelty item. And we all know where the novelty lies with this device: the integrated pico projector. As we've explained, the projector is great for image sharing. That is, if you find yourself with the right conditions. The right amount of light, the right surface, and the right throw distance - these requirements go hand-in-hand for one to actually view the projected image in decent clarity. We do like the concept of having the image thrown out instead of having everyone cluttering to check out the image on a 2.7-inch display. But the fact is, if you really wish to review your images accurately, you won't be relying on the projector.
That aside, how does the S1000pj fare as a compact camera? While it does conform to the compact nature, we did find the S1000pj to be heftier than expected. Fingerprints are the bane for this otherwise sleek looking device. And you'll find it alongside the borders of the S1000pj. Our daily handling with the buttons has shown that it's too flushed for our liking. And, in a bid to fit everything onto the camera, the buttons aren't given adequate spacing between each other.
Features-wise, the S1000pj doesn't come with a lot to win the consumer's hearts. The Auto and Scene modes will make the experience that much easier, but that's about it. Its Smart Portrait has a degree of usefulness with the Blink Proof feature and Smile Timer function. But weigh it against other compacts which have similar features, and this probably won't be a plus point. What might be of concern with this Nikon compact is its Subject Tracking that, well, didn't really track subjects that accurately.
There was no doubt that the S1000pj handled itself well for daytime shots. Image stabilization is given due attention, but all that changed when we moved indoors. Being a point-and-shoot camera, users of the S1000pj would be sticking with the Auto mode. By doing so, we've seen noise levels becoming undesirable and the image stabilizer having a hard time getting the sharpness and details back to normal. We did like the well balanced colors as seen on the color charts and the 12.1-megapixel sensor confirmed our 1200LPH readings on the resolution chart.
The S1000pj is also one of the speedier cameras with its fast auto-focus. Add that with a reasonable battery mileage of slightly more than 200 shots (even with the projector at work), and it does come off as a decent device. But take heed, imaging quality isn't the forte here. The wow factor is still definitely the pico projector within.
Another mouth-opening factor that comes with the S1000pj is the S$799 price tag. It's rather pricey for a compact camera, but considering the early adoption of such pico projectors, it's understandable that the starting price will be a bit hefty. As usual, if you find the price tag to be of no consequence in your purchasing consideration, you'll find the Nikon S1000pj to be an interesting buy. Interesting, but still not exactly cheap... ”
Hardware Zone's rating: |
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- 3.5 |
Complete review here
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