Nikon Coolpix S52c - Expert Reviews

Pros: Wireless connectivity, stylish design

Cons: Very sluggish performance, noise not particularly well controlled

Verdict: Nikon's CoolPix S52c is a good option if Wi-Fi connectivity sounds useful for you. However, it is extremely slow at times, which becomes frustrating in some shooting scenarios.

Review summary: Matt Grayson is always looking for ways to depress himself which is why he's looking at the intelligent and sexy Nikon Coolpix S52c.

Pros: Cool new design, Wi-Fi capability, Different features, Good macro capability

Cons: Wi-Fi feature can take some getting used to, Low ISO starts to lose quality, Poor shutter lag performance

Verdict: This camera appears to have been released for the Wi-Fi capability alone although a model without the feature is also available (Nikon Coolpix S52)

Review summary: Nikon announced the Wi-Fi-enabled Coolpix S52c this week, and while it's the latest and greatest consumer-grade camera with embedded wireless networking--9 megapixels, 3x optical zoom, and image stabilization for $299 in June--the company still hasn't ...

Verdict: Camera makers don't like to mention that they downsample these images; I always have to ask a company rep at a trade show or in a briefing, or dig through layers of technical specifications, to discover what resolution "emailed" photos are sent at. ...

Review summary: The Nikon Coolpix S52c is a 9.0 megapixel slim and compact point and shoot digital camera with 3x optical zoom lens (38 - 114 mm equivalent) and 3.0 inch LCD monitor. The Nikon S52c has the same features as the S52 but includes the addition of Wi-Fi ...

Review summary: Nikon Coolpix S52c digital camera : Nikon introduces a new stylish compact digital camera, the Nikon Coolpix S52c. This digital camera combines Nikon's stunning wave-surface camera body with advanced features designed to produce incredible pictures ...