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
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 22 April 2008
Tags: nikon, contrast, scene, compact
We like:
It takes pictures -- we can't think of anything else
We don't like:
Counter-intuitive menu/mode buttons; underwhelming screen; light on features
CNET UK judgement:
Despite its suave looks, the Nikon Coolpix S520 is a safe pair of hands rather than a glamorous catch. A light feature set and an absence of sexy characteristics mean it fails to stand out on any criteria except price -- but it is a solid-gold bargain
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