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Nikon CoolPix S1 Digital Camera (5.1MP, 2592x1944, 3x Opt, 12MB Internal Memory)

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Fair
  • Pros
  • Simple to use
  • Fits easily in shirt or pants pocket
  • Cons
  • Battery life is very short

Nikon Coolpix S1 Review

by Paul Jasper

- Nikon's $380, 5.1-megapixel Coolpix S1 is no bigger than a deck of cards, even when you're snapping shots. At all times, the 3X optical zoom lens remains entirely within the S1's stylish, brushed aluminum case, so you can put the S1 away without ever having to wait for the lens to retract. This arrangement also enables the S1 to start up very fast. Dominating the back of this ultrathin camera is a 2.5-inch LCD; there's no room for an optical viewfinder. If you're a sometime-photographer, the S1's 15 scene modes will help you get the most from your shots. Several modes can also display guide lines on the screen, permitting better compositions.

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User Reviews for Nikon CoolPix S1 Digital Camera (5.1MP, 2592x1944, 3x Opt, 12MB Internal Memory)

  • Reviewed by: QuangVo

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: - Clear and Good Pictures- Beautiful Model

    Weaknesses: - No known weaknesses

    Overall Evaluation: This Nikon Coolpix S1 Digital Camera works very nicely for me. I like it's model because it can fit nicely into my pocket and I can pull it out anytime to take clear and nice pictures. I highly recommend this camera for almost everyone.

  • Reviewed by: lasleek

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Image Quality, Image Compression, Menu Design, Camear

    Weaknesses: Battery indicator should be improved more, button and lens layout

    Overall Evaluation: Camera ProsImage Quality: Very good (Even better than DSC T1)Image Compression: Very good (Even better than DSC T1)Camera Price: GoodMenu Design: GoodBattery life: GoodShutter lag: GoodCamera ConsMovie mode: The quality should be improved and should be recorded at 640x4800(30fps) w/mpeg4 .avi formatConnection Interface: The camera should has a builtin mini-USB interface to connect directly to the PC.Battery: The camera should should take either AA x 2 or CRV3/RCRV3 battery and more details on the battery indicator status.Flash: The range of the flash should be increased.Lens position: could be better if positioned on the middle of the camera and has a viewfinder as well.Button layout: Could have been become more organized.

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