Nikon Coolpix S210 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The Nikon Coolpix S210 is a remarkably small digital camera. It measures just 18mm in width. It takes a decent snap, is easy to use and also offers features such as image stabilisation and time lapse movies.

Pros: Ease of use - small size - colours - brightness of photos Where it could improve Shutter lag

Verdict: This really is a small digital camera. At 18mm wide it is one of the slimmest you will find. The camera is able to produce striking colours and bright images. This is a handy, snapshot camera.

Review summary: Though it's stylish, affordable and easy to use, this Nikon's performance and photo quality aren't nearly as pretty.

Review summary: Looking over the press release for the new Nikon Coolpix S210 compact digital, words like

Pros: Good image and color quality, Good flash recycle time, Simple body layout with intuitive controls, Metal body seems well built

Cons: No viewfinder, eVR stabilization system is a hybrid, appears more limited than typical Nikon VR, Occasional high-contrast fringing issues

Review summary: The Nikon Coolpix S210 does exactly what it says on the tin. It's small and compact; it won't leave you with an emptied wallet; and it takes decent pictures. Start shooting and you'll find it focuses quickly and your shots come out with well-balanced colo

Pros: Metal frame; great price

Cons: No battery indicator; no image stabilisation; counter-intuitive menu buttons; general blandness

Verdict: 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 uninspirin