Nikon Coolpix S630 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Rod Lawton

Reviewed on: 2 March 2009

Tags: Nikon, Nikon Coolpix S630, resolution, compact camera, optical zoom

We like:

Definition is suprisingly good at low ISOs; 7x optical zoom is good in a camera of this size; sports fans may be tempted by the 11fps shooting

We don't like:

Average lens quality; picture quality drops off rapidly as the ISO goes up; face-detection modes are muddled and only partially effective; cramped controls

CNET UK judgement:

The Nikon Coolpix S630's specs may be mouth-watering, but real-world shooting quickly reveals the limitations of its technology. While the S630 looks nice, its controls are cramped and awkward, making the camera doubly disappointing. The technology might explain the price, but the results are pretty average

Full review:

The £270 Nikon Coolpix S630's 12-megapixel sensor pitches the camera just below the 14.5-megapixel S710, but its 7x zoom offers more than twice the range and it's packed with technology, including auto scene selection, ISO 6,400 and 11 frames per second continuous shooting. But how well does it all work? Continue Reading...