Typical price: £150
What is it: 8-megapixel point-and-shoot compact
What we think: Safe but not sexy -- at least it's a bargain
Nikon Coolpix S520 Full Specification
General
| Form factor | Compact |
|---|---|
| Size (W x H x D) | 94 x 53 x 23 mm |
| Weight | 115 g |
| Body material | Aluminium |
| Battery type | Lithium-Ion (EN-EL10) |
Main Features
| Sensor resolution | 8 megapixels |
|---|---|
| Optical sensor type | CCD |
| Optical sensor size | 1/2.5 in. |
| Light sensitivity | ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000 |
| Digital zoom | 4 x |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1500 s |
| Min shutter speed | 4 s |
| Exposure metering | 256 segment Matrix, Centre-Weighted, Spot, Spot AF Area |
| Exposure compensation | ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps |
| White balance presets | 5 positions, manual preset |
| Still image format | JPEG (EXIF 2.2) |
| Digital video format | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 30 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps |
Lens Systems
| Min focus range | 50 mm |
|---|---|
| Lens aperture | F/3.5-5.6 |
| Optical zoom | 3 x |
| Zoom adjustment | Motorised |
Camera Flash
| Flash type | Built-in |
|---|---|
| External flash terminal | None |
| Flash modes | Slow sync |
| Red-eye reduction | Yes |
Viewfinder / Display
| Viewfinder type | None |
|---|---|
| Display mounting | Fixed |
| Display size | 64 mm |
| Display resolution | 115 pixels |
Memory / Storage
| Built-in memory | 23 MB |
|---|---|
| Expansion slots | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Additional Features
| Self timer | Yes |
|---|---|
| Self timer delay | 3 or 10 sec |
| Remote control | No |
| Microphone | Yes |
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