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Review summary: The Coolpix S60 is Nikon's first attempt at creating a digital camera with a 100% touchscreen interface. Set out to compete with the likes of Sony's Cyber-shot T900, the Coolpix S60 has 10 megapixels of resolution, a 5X internal optical zoom lens, ...

Pros: Nice 5X optically stabilized zoom lens in a compact body ; Huge 3.5 inch touchscreen ; Very good touchscreen interface – easy to use and responsive ; Decent camera performance ; Auto scene selection, face, blink and smile detection for beginners ; ...

Cons: Below average image quality: Visible noise at low ISOs, softness and color fringing (chromatic aberration) ; Disappointing battery life ; Not much playback info shown ; Low resolution LCD ; Camera lacks manual controls

Verdict: Armed with 10 megapixels, a 5X zoom lens with optical image stabilization and a large 3.5 inch touchscreen, the Nikon Coolpix S60 is set to compete with the plenty of ultra-compact cameras in the market, creeping closer to its direct rival, the Sony ...

Review summary: Nikon introduced the Coolpix S60 as part of its Fall 2008 lineup. From the front it looks very much like the 9-megapixel Coolpix S52 unveiled earlier in 2008, but turn it around and you find the backside taken up entirely by a LCD display and nothing ...

Cons: No optical zoom during movies, Touch screen has learning curve, Costly

Verdict: The S60 is a speedy point & shoot camera without manual control. It offers full voice recording, VGA movies with sound, has active lens shift vibration reduction eliminates most blur when you zoom. It also includes a wealth of Nikon's in-camera ...

Review summary: Nikon introduced the Coolpix S60 as part of its Fall 2008 lineup. From the front it looks very much like the 9-megapixel Coolpix S52 unveiled earlier in 2008, but turn it around and you find the backside taken up entirely by a LCD display and nothing ...

Cons: No optical zoom during movies, Touch screen has learning curve, Costly

Verdict: The S60 is a speedy point & shoot camera without manual control. It offers full voice recording, VGA movies with sound, has active lens shift vibration reduction eliminates most blur when you zoom. It also includes a wealth of Nikon's in-camera ...