Compare Prices : Nikon Coolpix S200 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: For point-and-shoot cameras, size can mean almost everything. If a camera is just half an ounce too heavy or half an inch too thick, it'll be too uncomfortable to carry around. Smaller doesn't automatically mean better, however. The 7-megapixel Nikon ...

Pros: Super-slim design ; face-detecting autofocus a nice touch

Cons: Disappointing lens ; noisy, soft pictures

Verdict: The Nikon Coolpix S200 digital camera looks pretty and will fit almost anywhere, but it just doesn't take very good photos.

Review summary: The 7-megapixel Nikon Coolpix S200 is a point-and-shoot compact that features a 3x zoom and an 'electronic' form of Nikon's Vibration Reduction anti-shake system.

Pros: General image quality, slim, aluminium body, extensive specification

Cons: No program mode, aggressive image sharpening

Verdict: Its quality build and spec, and a slick performance, make the Nikon S200 an excellent choice.

Pros: Stylish, image quality, screen, pricing, build, specification

Cons: No optical viewfinder, high ISO image noise, no manual shooting options, software-based electronic image stabilisation

Verdict: The Coolpix S200 sits prettily below the recently tested S500 in Nikon's "Style" range of Coolpix cameras

Review summary: Is the S200 just a Coolpix S500-lite or worthy of its own merit?

Pros: Stylish, image quality, screen, pricing, build, specification

Cons: No optical viewfinder, high ISO image noise, no manual shooting options, software based electronic image stabilisation

Verdict: The Coolpix S200 sits prettily below the recently tested S500 in Nikon's "Style" range of Coolpix cameras

Review summary: Super-slim and shiny, this tiny digicam offers a well-balanced set of features