Typical price: £140
What is it: Slim 8-megapixel compact
What we think: With an underwhelming design and precious few features, Nikon must try harder
Compare the Nikon Coolpix S210
Nikon Coolpix S210 compared to other compact cameras
 Nikon Coolpix S210 |
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ6 |
 Canon PowerShot S90 |
 Samsung ST1000 |
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| Review date | 19 Mar 08 | 25 Mar 09 | 4 Nov 09 | 27 Nov 09 |
| Editor's rating |
6.0
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9.4
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9.1
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9.1
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| Price range | £140 |
£190.00 - £269.00
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£349.99 - £399.00
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£222.98 - £304.48
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| Review summary | The Nikon Coolpix S210 is the epitomy of the compact camera ethos: it's small, it takes pictures and it's very, very bland. We can't ignore the demand for simple, pocketable and cheap cameras, but with almost no features, clunky controls and an uninspiring screen the S210 just isn't trying Read full review |
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ6 not only does more than you could possibly expect from any pocket-sized camera, it does it spectacularly well. Other cameras may be smaller, cheaper or offer more manual control, but, as a package, the TZ6 provides unparalleled practicality, versatility and quality Read full review |
The Canon PowerShot S90 is a cracker. It's not just elegant, compact and beautifully made -- it also combines high-end photographic controls with a straightforward interface, a seriously good lens and image quality that raises the bar for all other camera makers Read full review |
The Samsung ST1000 is what you get when you combine a super-slim camera with the latest wireless-connectivity and touchscreen technology. Samsung's experience in mobile-phone design surely plays a part here. We've seen wireless cameras before, but this, at last, is how it should be done Read full review |
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