Having eaten the Nikon Coolpix S9300 Digital Camera (16 Megapixel, 18x opt. Zoom, 7.5 cm (3 inch) screen, image stabilization, GPS) black and the Nikon Coolpix S9500 Digital Camera (18 Megapixel, 22x opt. Zoom , 7.6cm (3 inch) OLED screen, image stabilizer) have tested black detail, I want first of all to the major differences for Nikon Coolpix S9400 rated here enter:
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Zoom: 18x (S9400) [22x (S9500) -> 18x (S9300)]
Resolution: 18 megapixels CMOS (S9400) [18 Megapixel CMOS (S9500) -> 16 Megapixel CMOS (S9300)]
Display: OLED monitor, 7.5 cm, 641,000 pixels (S9400) [OLED monitor, 7.5 cm, 641,000 pixels (S9500) -> LCD monitor, 7.5 cm, 921,000 pixels (S9300)]
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To put it briefly: The Coolpix S9400 has the sensor and the display of the S9500 and S9300, the lens of its predecessor.
Was dispensed with the built in S9300 and S9500 GPS. The WiFi connectivity of the S9500 is not given.
But the S9400 has, incidentally, very good, optical image stabilizer of S9500 inherited, which is badly needed in this focal length range.
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Based on the KB full format in the S9400 is the range from 25mm wide angle to 450mm super telephoto available. That's enough for generous perspectives indoors to high magnification in the telephoto range. So that you can proudly display the photos of Safari present after each zoo:) ...
Whether you really need the extended zoom range of the S9500 depends on the personal demands. Also, the 18x zoom of the S9400 and S9300 already covers a far larger area than most D-SLR photographers available.
The resolution of 18 megapixels is to be regarded critically. Because the lens does not manage to put these datasets in an adequate image quality. The aperture of the lens, from 1: 3.4 (at 4.5 / 25mm) to 1: 6.3 (at 81 / 450mm) is also due to the compact dimensions. With such a small sensor with this high resolution, the noise filter already regret to intervene at low sensitivity settings. At 100% representation on the monitor then already significant artifacts are visible. My opinion: About 8 MP (4896 x 3672 pixels) produced in this camera class only garbage. But even with this setting have good-quality prints up to A4 are possible. More probably no one will expect from such a compact camera (can).
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The most important - the image quality.
In a direct comparison between the three cameras, the S9400 can hit surprisingly well. Obviously not long heard the 18x zoom, which has inherited from the S9300, the S9400, on the scrap heap, pardon: recycled glass. The new sensor and, obviously more modern compared to the S9300, camera electronics with the EXPEED C2 image processing system featured in all focal areas for crisp, sharp and true color photos. This statement is, of course, in relation to the camera class. That a digital SLR camera with a large sensor and corresponding objectives in terms of performance plays in a different league, should be clear.
Those who opt for a compact superzoom camera in this price range, knows that he has to accept compromise in image quality, the shutter lag and the setting options. Thus, the three candidates for the file format JPEG only in two different compression levels and various image sizes. There are several automatic programs are available. Manual exposure and focusing distance, however, is not possible. If you leave the exposure setting of automatic, but it is almost impossible to create fail-exposed images.
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The built-in flash does its job within its means. Who wants better illumination, a Metz MB 28 CS-2 digital should specify flash silver. The fires from the built-in flash and improves the image results significantly.
The battery is charged by the way with a USB charger directly into the camera. This can be useful when traveling because the charging process can also be done on a netbook or reasonably modern TV with USB port, for example, in the hotel room.
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Video features:
Full HD, stereo micro incorporated connection not available for external microphone. The quality of the recorded video is a compact digital camera with focus Photo appropriate. A quick "Class 10" memory card is recommended for smooth video recordings.
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Delivery
Camera, strap, charger, battery, USB cable, video cable (RCA), Nikon View CD-ROM, printed Quick Start Guide Detailed instructions for download on the website of Nikon.
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What is even more imperative for the operation / use needed?
A memory card. The Nikon Coolpix S9400 is compatible with the following: SD (up to 4GB); SDHC (up to 32GB) and SDXC up to 64 GB.
