Packing a huge 15.5x zoom lens into a stunningly slim body, the COOLPIX S9050 lets you close in on your subject in style wherever you go. The versatile NIKKOR lens offers wide-angle to super-telephoto coverage, while the camera’s compact dimensions make it ideal for carrying with you.
No matter what kind of light you shoot in, the highly sensitive 12.1-megapixel back-illuminated CMOS image sensor captures scenes just as you see them on its large 7.5-cm/3-in, 460k-dot LCD monitor. Sensor-Shift Vibration Reduction ensures sharp photos and movies, even when shooting at the telephoto end of the zoom.
The COOLPIX S9050 – a slim super-zoom for superior images in any situation.
15.5x NIKKOR wide-angle zoom lens: get close to the action with outstanding precision and sharp resolution, and a focal length of 4.5-69.8mm (35mm equivalent: 25-387 mm).
Back illuminated 12.1-megapixel CMOS image sensor: the highly sensitive sensor maximizes the light each pixel receives, reducing noise for superb performance in any light.
Large 7.5-cm/3-in 460k-dot LCD monitor: enjoy vivid color reproduction and sharp contrast with Clear Color Display technology to minimize reflection, even in bright sunlight.
Full HD movies (1080p) with stereo sound: a dedicated movie-record button makes it easy to start filming. Optical zoom and autofocus are available during recording, and you can take a photo while filming. Boasts an option to film in slow or fast motion using recording speeds of up to 240fps (QVGA). HDMI connector with HDMI-CEC support for output to a HDTV.
Special Effects mode: it’s easy to shoot creative still images or movies using a special effect. The range of effects includes high-contrast monochrome, Soft Focus, Nostalgic Sepia and Selective Color that lets you emphasize a color of your choice and turns the rest of the image to monochrome. You can review your choice of effect on the LCD screen before shooting.
Extensive retouch functions: enhance your photos without the need for a computer. The Retouch Menu offers a range of filter effects and the Creative Slider makes it quick and easy to adjust the brightness, saturation and color tone of an image.
7x anti-blur: blurred images are automatically countered in seven different ways.
Hybrid VR (Sensor-shift and Electronic Vibration Reduction) reduces the effect of camera shake and can be set simultaneously for additional protection.
High ISO (up to 3200) light sensitivity reduces the risk of blurred images with fast-moving subjects or in low light.
Motion detection compensates for camera and subject movement.
Best Shot Selector (BSS) automatically selects the sharpest of up to 10 sequential shots.
Dedicated light modes: deliver superb results in any light, even without a tripod.
Night Portrait mode delivers beautifully detailed night scenes and indoor portraits.
Night Landscape mode lets you shoot sharp images at low ISO.
HDR*2 backlight mode offers impressive tonal detail in any situation.
Smart Portrait system: advanced automatic features give you perfect portraits.
Smile Timer takes the shot when your chosen subject smiles.
Blink Proof alerts you if someone had their eyes closed.
Skin softening adjusts uneven skin tones on people's faces for smoother looking skin.
In-camera Red-eye Fix corrects false eye color due to flash, the instant you take the shot.
EXPEED C2: Nikon’s fast and powerful image processing system provides enhanced movie recording, high-sensitivity performance and maximum image quality.
Easy Panorama 360°/180°: Never miss out on an amazing landscape. Tilt vertically or pan horizontally to create dynamic panoramas.
Effective pixels
12.1 million pixels
Image sensor
Type: 1/2.3-in. type CMOS with active cell array; Color filter array: RGB filter; Total pixels:Approx. 12.75 million pixels; Recording pixels: Approx. 12.00 million pixels (4000 x 3000)
Lens
NIKKOR lens with 15.5x optical zoom; Focal length: 4.5-69.8mm; Aperture: f/3.5-5.9; Lens construction: 12 elements in 11 groups
Focus range
Normal shooting: approx. 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.) to infinity (at wide-angle setting), approx. 1.5 m (5 ft.) to infinity (at telephoto setting); Macro close-up mode: approx. 4 cm (1.6 in.) to infinity (at wide-angle setting), approx. 1.5 m (5 ft.) to infinity (at telephoto setting)
Monitor
Size: 7.5 cm (3-in.); Number of dots: Approx. 460k-dots; Type: TFT LCD monitor; (Acrylic) cover: Protective acrylic panel with anti-reflection coating on both sides, no air-gapless structure
Storage media
Internal memory (approx. 74 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC/UHS memory card 2
Vibration reduction
Image-sensor shift type + electronic type (still image); Other blur-reduction functions: Motion Detection (conventional type), BSS (Best Shot Selector)
ISO sensitivity
ISO 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (4000 x 3000), Auto (ISO 160 to 800) , Fixed range auto (ISO 160 to 400)
USB
Hi-Speed USB/PictBridge
Power sources
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (1050 mAh)
Battery life1
Approx. 270 shots (EN-EL12)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 104.8 x 62.0 x 34.6 mm/4.2 x 2.5 x 1.4 in. (excluding projections) 3
Weight
Approx. 214 g (7.6 oz.). (including battery and SD memory card) 3
Movie - file format
HD 1080p: 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), HD 720p: 1280 x 720 (30 fps), VGA: 640 x 480 (30 fps) HS movie: HS 240 fps, HS 120 fps, HS 60 fps, HS 15 fps
1. Based on CIPA industry standard for measuring life of camera batteries. Measured at 23°C; zoom adjusted with each shot, built-in flash fired with every other shot, image mode set to Normal.
2. Not compatible with Multi Media Cards (MMC).
3. Method of noting dimensions and weight is in accordance with CIPA DCG-005-2009 guideline.