Compare Prices : Nikon Coolpix S560

Pros: Very good image and color quality ; Very good shutter lag ; Good AF acquisition times in good light ; One of the better lenses I've encountered in this class of camera ;

Cons: No manual controls ; Disappointing continuous shooting performance ; Awkward memory card removal ;

Verdict: brings to the table

Review summary: The Nikon Coolpix S560 is a shade faster than other digital cameras to turn on and start taking pictures. It fits into most pockets and the 5x optical zoom lens is useful on a camera of this size. Picture quality is good rather than exceptional, but I ...

Pros: Ease of use - help text

Cons: Macro mode

Verdict: The Coolpix S560 is a fairly standard pocket digital camera. It does have one or two additional features such as the ability to take square photos and time lapse movies. It is mid range when it comes to picture quality. I found very little to dislike ...

Review summary: The smallest 5x zoom image-stabilised camera in the world

Pros: Image quality, features, value for money ;

Cons: Continuous mode, slow AF ;

Verdict: The Nikon CoolPix S560 has excellent handling, superior build quality, good performance and high image quality, especially at higher ISO settings, and is small and light enough to take anywhere. It is excellent value for money.

Review summary: IF you're after a no-fuss camera for the occasional happy snap then the CoolPix S560 will fit the bill.

Pros: Quick shutter speed and shot-to-shot times, nice design, 5x zoom with sensor-shift image stabilisation ;

Cons: Shots are extremely noisy, sharpness lacking ;

Verdict: It won't produce fantastic pictures but if you're after a no-fuss camera for the occasional happy snap then maybe the Nikon CoolPix S560 will fit the bill.