Nikon Coolpix S600

Review summary: I have to say that for the price, this camera is simply outclassed by the competition. This review would have been immensely different if it weren't for the price point. It's like trying to review a DVD at a Blue-Ray price, it could be a good review ...

Pros: 10 mega pixel CCD, Ergonomics shine, 2.7 inch LCD screen, too many steps for menu commands

Verdict: The hip Nikon Coolpix S600 is great in style and might earn you some ‘oohs!

Review summary: Aimed at casual photographers and people who need a sturdy, lightweight, good looking compact camera for unexpected moments, and at enthusiasts who from time to time need a competent camera without the size and bulk of the much bigger prosumer and ...

Review summary: The brand-new Coolpix S600 is another strong contender. The lens zooms back to 28mm, making it not quite as useful for wide-angle photography as the Lumix. But in my tests the S600 produced excellent images: crisp and detailed, with vivid colour. I ...

Review summary: The Nikon Coolpix S600 is a capable and speedy basic point-and-shooter, but at $300, it should offer more than a bare-bones feature set and so-so performance.

Pros: Slim body. Lightning-fast boot-up time. Variety of useful in-camera editing options.

Cons: Expensive. Limited feature set. Long lag time between shots. Daylight shots slightly muted. Significant barrel distortion. Mediocre face-detection performance.

Verdict: The Nikon Coolpix S600 is a capable and speedy basic point-and-shooter. But at $300, it should offer more than a bare-bones feature set and so-so performance.