Nikon Coolpix S710 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Joshua Goldman

Reviewed on: 12 February 2009

Tags: Nikon, Nikon Coolpix S710, lens, camera, recording

We like:

Good photos; wideangle lens; attractive design; plenty of shooting options

We don't like:

Very slow performance; menu systems and navigation require getting used to; no optical zoom in movie mode

CNET UK judgement:

The Nikon Coolpix S710 would be an excellent high-end, full-featured ultra-compact, if it weren't for the fact that it's so slow. If you can overlook that, as well as its limited low-light performance, it's a sound choice for those seeking a point-and-shoot companion to a dSLR

Full review:

The Nikon Coolpix S710 wants to be the camera you take with you while your digital SLR stays at home. It offers a robust set of manual controls, a high-resolution 14.5-megapixel sensor, a 28mm wideangle lens and sensitivity that goes up to ISO 3,200 at full resolution and ISO 12,800 at 3 megapixels. However, the S710, available for around £230, lacks the speed that dSLR users -- and even many snapshooters -- may be used to.  Continue Reading...