Nikon Nikon Coolpix S500

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Pros
Optical image stabilization
Face detection
Cons
Pricey
No optical viewfinder

$139.00
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Nikon Coolpix S500 Compact Camera Review

by Paul Jasper

- The Nikon Coolpix S500 delivers top-notch image quality. At $300, it may seem a little pricey for a compact camera with a relatively standard 7.1-megapixel sensor, a 3X zoom lens, and a 2.5-inch LCD. Into its tiny and tough metal body, however, Nikon has also packed such features as automatic face detection and optical image stabilization, though most compact cameras now offer those features.

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User Reviews for Nikon Nikon Coolpix S500

Reviewed by: talldude123

Duration of ownership: 1 Day

Strengths: Image stabilizer, face detection, optical zoom, rechargable battery.

Weaknesses: construction, quality needs work.

Overall Evaluation: Looks like a nice camera for travelling, just be sure to get a case for it. Also the internal memory is a joke, only holds 7 pictures. Be sure to get a memory card, preferrably 2GB, as it holds 500 pictures.

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