Nikon Coolpix S520 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: nikon coolpix s520 review: Despite its suave looks, the Nikon Coolpix S520 is a safe pair of hands rather than a glamorous catch. A light feature set and an absence of sexy characteristics mean it fails to stand out on any criteria except price -- but it

Pros: Acceptable image quality, Affordable price point

Cons: Counter-intuitive menu/mode buttons, Underwhelming screen, Light on features

Verdict: Despite its suave looks, the Nikon Coolpix S520 is a safe pair of hands rather than a glamorous catch. A light feature set and an absence of sexy characteristics mean it fails to stand out on any criteria except price -- but it is a solid-gold bargain.

Review summary: If price is a major deciding factor in your next digital camera purchase, the Nikon Coolpix S520 is a solid-gold hit. Priced affordably, it's also the epitome of point-and-shoot compacts -- simple features and performance that boasts maximum ease and mini

Pros: It takes pictures -- we can't think of anything else

Cons: Counter-intuitive menu/mode buttons; underwhelming screen; light on features

Verdict: Despite its suave looks, the Nikon Coolpix S520 is a safe pair of hands rather than a glamorous catch. A light feature set and an absence of sexy characteristics mean it fails to stand out on any criteria except price -- but it is a solid-gold bargain

Review summary: The slim, ergonomic COOLPIX S520 boasts a streamlined profile, 8 effective megapixels, a 3x Zoom-NIKKOR lens, Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Image Stabilization, and a quality-crafted aluminum body. Style-conscious consumers will love the S520's design,

Review summary: The Nikon Coolpix S520 was introduced in January of 2008 as part of Nikon's Spring 2008 lineup. The new Coolpix S520 is part of Nikon's "Style" series, a line that seeks to combine sophisticated elegance with advanced technology and speedy operation. If t

Pros: Elegant aluminum design, Very small and handy, Optical lens-shift image stabilization, Face recognition mode, Voice recording, Full speed VGA movies with sound

Cons: Relatively low res display, Only 23MB internal storage

Verdict: There are no manual modes; the S510 is strictly a point & shooter