Nikon announces no less than 10 new Coolpix cameras ahead of CP+ 2013

The announcement includes two budget compacts, five mid-range compacts, and three waterproof models. The key word is obviously zoom capabilities and Wi-Fi connectivity.

The highlights include the Coolpix P520 42x superzoom with a GPS receiver, the Coolpix L820 30x budget superzoom, and the S9500 22x compact superzoom with GPS and Wi-Fi connectivity.

The list of the mid-rangers also includes the Coolpix S9400 with 18x zoom and the really compact CoolPix S5200 with Wi-Fi connectivity.

The waterproof models are the rugged Nikon Coolpix AW110/AW110s and the cheaper, but sleek looking S31.

The budget offerings Coolpix L28 and L27 complete the tally. The announcement comes ahead of the start of this year’s CP+ Camera & Photo Imaging Show in Japan.

Nikon Coolpix P520

The Nikon P520 key selling feature is its 42x optical zoom lens, which reaches the impressive sounding 1000mm (in 35mm terms).

The Nikon Coolpix P520 has the following key features:

• 18MP backside-illuminated CMOS sensor
• 42x optical zoom (24mm-1000mm) with optional manual focus
• lens-shift vibration reduction (VR)
• 3.2-inch 921k-dot articulated LCD
• 1080p video recording
• GPS receiver

Nikon Coolpix L820

The Nikon Coolpix L820 has the following key features:

• 16MP backside-illuminated CMOS sensor
• 30x optical zoom (22.5mm-675mm)
• lens-shift vibration reduction (VR)
• 3-inch 921k-dot LCD
• 1080p video recording
• works with four AA-size batteries

Nikon Coolpix S9500

The Nikon Coolpix S9500 has the following key features:

• 18MP backside-illuminated CMOS sensor
• 22x optical zoom (25mm-550mm)
• lens-shift vibration reduction (VR)
• 3-inch OLED screen
• 1080p video recording
• GPS receiver
• Wi-Fi connectivity

Nikon Coolpix S9400

The Nikon Coolpix S9400 has the following key features:

• 18MP backside-illuminated CMOS sensor
• 18x optical zoom (25mm-450mm)
• lens-shift vibration reduction (VR)
• 3-inch OLED screen
• 1080p video recording

Nikon Coolpix S5200

The Nikon Coolpix S5200 has the following key features:

• 16MP backside-illuminated CMOS sensor
• 6x optical zoom (26mm-156mm)
• lens-shift vibration reduction (VR)
• 3-inch 460k-dot LCD
• 1080p video recording
• Wi-Fi connectivity

Nikon Coolpix AW110/AW110s

The AW110/AW110s are the successors to Nikon’s first tough, waterproof, and cold-proof cameras AW100/AW100s. In much the same way, the camera settings can be adjusted by pressing the side button and shaking the camera instead of struggling with the controls (presumably with your gloves on). These are mid-range models, which can survive up to 18m water depth, up to 2m high drops and withstand temperatures of -10C. Information from the built-in altimeter, depth gauge, and barometer can be displayed on the camera’s screen and even stored inside the individual image data.

The Nikon Coolpix AW110/AW110s have the following key features:

• 16MP bakside-illuminated CMOS sensor
• 5x optical zoom (28mm-140 mm)
• lens-shift vibration reduction (VR)
• 3-inch OLED screen
• 1080p video recording
• built-in altimeter, depth gauge, electronic compass, and barometer
• GPS receiver (only AW110)
• Wi-Fi connectivity

Nikon Coolpix S31

The Nikon Coolpix S31 is a cheaper underwater camera. It can be submerged in up to 5 meters of water depth and can be dropped from a 1.2m high. Unlike the other budget solutions from the L-series however, the S31 has its own rechargeable Li-Ion battery.

The Nikon Coolpix S31 has the following key features:

• 10MP CCD sensor
• 3x optical zoom (29mm-87mm)
• 2.7-inch LCD
• 720p video recording

Nikon Coolpix L28

L-series cameras are designed for inexperienced first-time digital camera users with a Scene Auto Selector mode, a Smart Portrait mode and a dedicated video recording button. All the models work with AA batteries to keep the upfront cost down.

The Nikon Coolpix L28 has the following key features:

• 20MP CCD sensor
• 5x optical zoom (26mm-130mm)
• 3-inch LCD
• 720p video recording

Nikon Coolpix L27

The Nikon Coolpix L23 has the following key features:

• 16MP CCD sensor
• 5x optical zoom (26mm-130mm)
• 2.7-inch LCD
• Unspecified video recording resolution

The CP+ Camera & Photo Imaging Show is an annual industry event, held in Yokohama, Japan. The 2013 edition will open doors on January 31 and will go on for four days.

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