Nikon Coolpix S9300, S6300, S4300 and S3300 Point-and-Shoots Debut

Less than half a year after updating the S-series of point-and-shoot cameras, Nikon refreshed this product line yet again with some new models that offer slightly improved specs when compared to their predecessors.

Starting at the bottom end, the first new Coolpix model that we encounter is the S3300, which keeps things rather simple with its 16MP CCD sensor, 6x zoom lens and 720p video recording.

As expected, all these features arrive with a rather low price tag of $140 (107 EUR). Adding $30 (23 EUR) more will get you the S4300, which features pretty much the same entry-level specs, but adds a touchscreen to the mix.

If this isn’t enough, moving up to $200 (153 EUR) will get you an entirely new camera as the S6300 swaps the CCD sensor of the two previous models, with a 16MP sensor using CMOS technology.

In addition, the camera has also received a 10x zoom lens, a new Easy Panorama mode, as well as 1080p video recording.

Finally, the most advanced of the for point-and-shoots introed today by Nikon in the Coolpix line is the $350 (268 EUR) S9300, which features the same 16MP CMOS sensor as the S6300, but also adds GPS geo-tagging and an 18x zoom lens (26mm-156mm equivalent), with VR vibration reduction to the specs list.

"The new COOLPIX S-series cameras are super slim and easy to carry around for all of those special 'can't miss' moments that matter in a person's life," said Bo Kajiwara, director of marketing, Nikon Inc.

"These cameras complement a personal style while providing amazing image and video quality easily," concluded the company’s rep.

According to Nikon, all the four cameras will be available in various colors later this month.