I bought this camera last December - not my first Coolpix. I bought it way ahead of the vacation I was planning in July. Took it out for a couple of try-outs and liked the way it handled and the pictures I was able to take with it. So now comes the vacation.

This camera takes brilliant photos, and the close-ups are amazing. But - I found it difficult to hold. Any place that I would normally put my fingers on a camera has something there. Also, I found the on-off button to be incredibly tiny and had to use the nail on my index finger to access it.

For a compact camera it takes great pictures. Lots of features.

For a compact camera it takes great pictures; Lots of features

Flash does not pop up automatically when needed; It is thicker from the old model because now the viewer display can swing out and tilt

The only thing I would like to have is a printed copy of a manual, but now Nikon has become a paperless company

Compact and handy... Good item for travellers, bikers etc. who wish to take photographs easily.. However, the camera bag is much smaller for the product..

So, from starting, I was hesitant to purchase this camera. However, I eventually did, and my opinion of this camera is mostly negative. I am not a photographer, but I am at best a tech enthusiasts. So, anything I write here is my 7 month's experience. I feel this may not be the camera for you.

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Image quality is good rather than great, but the Nikon S9900 is packed with great features and the price is right.