Compare Prices : Nikon Coolpix S1 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: 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 ...

Pros: Simple to use Fits easily in shirt or pants pocket

Cons: Battery life is very short

Verdict: Our tests photos had good image quality with accurate exposure in most lighting conditions. The exception was an underexposed flash portrait of Gloria, our mannequin model. We saw low levels of distortion in our resolution test, and shots reproduced ...

Review summary: The new Coolpix S1 digital camera jams plenty of innovative features into a tiny package, even if the layout of controls can be a jumble

Review summary: An ultracompact camera with some nifty automatic features, but few manual options

Pros: Simple operation ; face-recognition autofocus ; postcapture correction of red-eye and exposure ; versatile burst mode ; time-lapse capabilities

Cons: Few manual controls ; slow autofocus in dim light ; average image quality ; limited shutter-speed range

Pros: Generally good image quality with subjects that are well-lit.Good macro capability.Large 2.5 inch LCD monitor useable outdoors.Effective D-lighting image correction function.Well-built.Very compact.

Cons: Noise from 100 ISO onwards.Compression a bit too strong.No shutter speed or aperture indications.Flash underpowered.

Review summary: With the advantage of 5.1-megapixel performance and a powerful 35-105mm 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED¿ lens (35mm equivalent), the COOLPIX S1 achieves superior results with true-to-life color. It also featur...