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Review summary: nikon coolpix s520 review: Despite its suave looks, the Nikon Coolpix S520 is a safe pair of hands rather than a glamorous catch. A light feature set and an absence of sexy characteristics mean it fails to stand out on any criteria except price -- but ...

Pros: Acceptable image quality, Affordable price point

Cons: Counter-intuitive menu/mode buttons, Underwhelming screen, Light on features

Verdict: Despite its suave looks, the Nikon Coolpix S520 is a safe pair of hands rather than a glamorous catch. A light feature set and an absence of sexy characteristics mean it fails to stand out on any criteria except price -- but it is a solid-gold bargain.

Review summary: If price is a major deciding factor in your next digital camera purchase, the Nikon Coolpix S520 is a solid-gold hit. Priced affordably, it's also the epitome of point-and-shoot compacts -- simple features and performance that boasts maximum ease and ...

Pros: It takes pictures -- we can't think of anything else

Cons: Counter-intuitive menu/mode buttons ; underwhelming screen ; light on features

Verdict: Despite its suave looks, the Nikon Coolpix S520 is a safe pair of hands rather than a glamorous catch. A light feature set and an absence of sexy characteristics mean it fails to stand out on any criteria except price -- but it is a solid-gold bargain

Review summary: THIS camera provides decent image quality and a simple set of features but suffers some speed problems.

Pros: Fairly good overall image quality, looks good, simple interface

Cons: Some noise issues at higher sensitivities, yellows are a little inaccurate, slow at times

Verdict: Nikon's CoolPix S520 doesn't do anything out of the ordinary. It provides decent image quality, a simple set of features and has a nice design, but it does have some speed problems and the pictures aren't perfect.

Pros: Fairly good overall image quality, looks good, simple interface

Cons: Some noise issues at higher sensitivities, yellows are a little inaccurate, slow at times

Verdict: Nikon's CoolPix S520 doesn't do anything out of the ordinary. It provides decent image quality, a simple set of features and has a nice design, but it does have some speed problems and the pictures aren't perfect.

Review summary: The slim, ergonomic COOLPIX S520 boasts a streamlined profile, 8 effective megapixels, a 3x Zoom-NIKKOR lens, Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Image Stabilization, and a quality-crafted aluminum body. Style-conscious consumers will love the S520's ...