Nikon has announced six new Coolpix compacts, ranging from the top-end P7100 to the waterproof AW100 to the ultra-slim S100.

August 2011 announcements: Nikon | Canon | Sony

It’s been a busy couple of days, with all three of the largest consumer camera manufacturers releasing some new cameras. We’ll have more details for you guys in the coming weeks, but here’s some introductions to Nikon’s new hardware.

Nikon Coolpix P7100 – Nikon’s new top-end compact. Large 10.1 megapixel CCD for improved low-light performance. More info.

Nikon Coolpix AW100 – New all-weather, rugged 16 megapixel compact. Water and shock resistant, with built-in GPS for geotagging. More info.

Nikon Coolpix S100 – Ultra-slim compact. More info.

Nikon Coolpix S6200 – Small compact with 10x zoom lens. More info.

Nikon Coolpix S8200 – High-end compact with 14x zoom lens. More info.

Nikon Coolpix S1200pj – Features a built-in projector for showcasing your photographs. Also compatible with the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. More info.