Nikon Coolpix S60 review

Typical price: £240

What is it: 10-megapixel ultracompact camera with 5x optical zoom

What we think: Its ultra-stylish, lightweight body is sure to impress on first sight, but beyond that it falls short

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Reviewed by: Joshua Goldman

Reviewed on: 17 November 2008

Tags: Nikon, Nikon Coolpix S60, white balance, exposure compensation, touchscreen

We like:

Optical image stabilisation; 89mm touchscreen LCD; pretty; fun features

We don't like:

Comparatively slow interface; relatively slow for its class; soft images; all but the power and shutter are touchscreen controlled

CNET UK judgement:

Fun features and chic styling make the Nikon Coolpix S60 a tasty choice for casual point-and-shoot use. However, if you need speed or snapshot perfection, this isn't your camera

Full review:

If you're looking for a night-out-on-the-town camera -- assuming said night is well lit -- where superb picture quality and lightning-fast performance take a back seat to looking good and having fun, then the 10-megapixel Nikon Coolpix S60 may slip comfortably into your lifestyle. File the S60 in the 'ooh-ahh' category of ultracompacts: its high-gloss metallic finish comes in six colours, with chrome accents, a metal wave body design, and a 89mm (3.5-inch) touch panel covering its backside in glassy glory. The S60 is available online now for £240. Continue Reading...