Typical price: £270
What is it: Compact digital camera with swivelling lens, 10x optical zoom and 6-megapixel sensor
What we think: Nikon's classic swivel-lens design returns with modern touches, but image quality and performance are not so up-to-date
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 1 December 2005
Tags: Nikon, Nikon Coolpix S4, AA batteries, cars, setup
We like:
Simple operation; face-recognition autofocus; excellent red-eye prevention; time-lapse capabilities
We don't like:
Few manual controls; limited shutter-speed range; movie clips at only 15fps
CNET UK judgement:
The Nikon Coolpix S4 resurrects the company's classic swivel-lens design with modern touches, including lots of scene modes and in-camera fixes for common problems. Image quality and performance seem old-fashioned, however
Full review:
Veteran digital shooters waxing nostalgic for the Nikon Coolpix 900 series will cheer for the Coolpix S4's resurrection of the swivel lens after nearly three years. The S4 comes in a more compact package, with 6-megapixel resolution, a 10x zoom lens, a 64mm (2.5-inch) LCD, and Nikon's signature ease-of-use features. But a lack of manual controls makes this compact snapshot camera a poor choice for shooting indoors or at a football match. Continue Reading...
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