Nikon Coolpix S210

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

Pros: Small, sleek, and attractive; some nice features for the money

Cons: Relatively slow; poor-to-average photo quality for its class

Verdict: Though it's stylish, affordable, and easy to use, the Nikon Coolpix S210 performance and photo quality aren't nearly as pretty.

Review summary: Nikon has introduced a new ultra-compact Coolpix model to their Style Series line. The super thin (less than 3/4- inch) S210 offers 8- megapixels resolution, a 3x Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens, Electronic Vibration Reduction (VR) Image Stabilization ...

Verdict: This model comes with a bright, high resolution 2.5-inch LCD monitor with a wide 170-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angle. The LCD monitor has an anti-reflective coating, easing the composition of photos even in direct sunlight, and an acrylic ...

Review summary: The 8-megapixel Nikon Coolpix S210 is an entry-level compact that features a 3x zoom, 15 scene modes and SDHC compatibility.

Pros: Design, features

Cons: Noise at high ISO

Verdict: Good images, great value and its small form make the S210 a great entry-level model.

Review summary: Looking over the press release for the new Nikon Coolpix S210 compact digital, words like "slim, elegant camera design," "quality-crafted aluminum body," "high performance," "ease of operation," "affordable," and "array of color options" jump out of ...

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

Verdict: 's Style (S) series of Coolpix digitals, it's easy to see the camera delivers on the slim, aluminum-bodied, affordable, and colorful (there are up to seven body colors depending on sales region) promises by just holding the S210 in your hand. ...