Compare Prices : Nikon Coolpix S2

Review summary: The ultracompact Nikon Coolpix S2 does all the hard work for you and delivers decent picture quality

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

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

Pros: Snappy performance, stylish design

Cons: Blurred pictures, requires a cradle for connection to a PC

Verdict: A fairly average camera that has a few things to offer, but suffers from poor picture quality. There are other models in a comparable price range that offer much better images.

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

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

Verdict: Aimed squarely at snapshooters looking for a carefree pocketful, the ultracompact Nikon Coolpix S2 does all the hard work and delivers decent picture quality.

Review summary: The face area of the camera is about the same as a credit card and it is 25mm thick. It is made of aluminium and feels durable. There is no optical viewfinder but there is a large 65mm LCD screen that has one remarkable feature - it is actually ...

Pros: The S2 has a clever little trick up its sleeve called "D Lighting". When you take the once-in-a-lifetime picture and it is underexposed the camera can process the shot to bring out lost detail in a selective way so that lightening the shadows, for ...

Cons: There are no manual controls at all in the S2, apart from ISO sensitivity, white balance and exposure compensation. This level of simplicity will appeal to some but deter a serious photographer.

Verdict: The fashion accessory camera is a crowded sector of the market and the latest generation of cameras has, to some extent, overcome the problems that occur when there is no viewfinder. The quality of images from these little point-and-shoot cameras is ...