Compare Prices : Nikon Coolpix S230 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Touch-screen tools add fun to your pics .

Pros: Touch-screen, fun playback features, build and image quality

Cons: Slow performance

Verdict: While the touch-screen interface works well and does add some useful functions, the S230 is quite expensive compared to other 3x zoom 10MP compacts. However it is well made, looks good, is easy to use and has excellent image quality, so if you want a ...

Review summary: Touch-screen monitors have their pros and cons for cameras. Can the S230 be more pro than con?

Review summary: The 10-megapixel Coolpix S230 ultra-compact camera offers all of the point-and-shoot basics in a stylish package. It also has an intuitive touchscreen that helps it stand out from the crowd, while picture quality is generally good. It could be ...

Pros: Very good touchscreen LCD; simple operation; excellent overall design for its class

Cons: Generally soft photos; mixed performance

Verdict: The Nikon Coolpix S230 is a decent ultra-compact camera that offers extra wow factor thanks to its impressive touchscreen interface. It could be speedier, and photo quality isn't outstanding, but it's a decent point-and-shoot camera nonetheless

Pros: Excellent touch screen, impressive feature set, stylish design

Cons: Touch screen costs $100 (compared to CoolPix S220 model)

Verdict: The Nikon CoolPix S230 is an impressive compact camera that ticks every box on the casual photographer's wish-list. With that being said, the cheaper Nikon CoolPix S220 offers an identical imaging performance, albeit without a swanky touch screen.

Review summary: Full-touch action, easy on the pocket

Pros: Compact, lightweight, good build quality, easy to use

Cons: Image quality not fantastic, tendency to over-expose, noise issues with ISO bumping

Verdict: The screen is responsive and functions are not over-complicated, so it should appeal to happy snappers looking for a touchscreen compact for everyday use