Nikon announced a pair of new CoolPix digital cameras yesterday.
The first, pictured above, is the S1100pj, an update to the S1000pj, one of the first digicams to sport a built-in projector. The 14-megapixel S1100pj's projector gets a 40 percent boost to the brightness vs. the previous model. It features a 3-inch touch-screen display with a touch shutter function, which lets you snap a photo by tapping the display. There's a 5x wide-angle optical zoom lens (28-140mm, 35mm equiv.), 17 scene modes and 720p HD video recording too. Look for it in September for $349.
A built-in projector is definitely a cool, if quirky, feature, but if you're a little more budget-minded, the S5100 might be worth a look. The $179 camera boasts a 12-megapixel image sensor, 720p HD video capture, and a 5x wide angle optical zoom lens (28-140mm, 35mm equiv.). You'll also find a 2.7-inch LCD, 18 scene modes and macro focusing up to .8 inches. Look for the S5100 to hit store shelves in October.