Compare Prices : Nikon Coolpix S630

Review summary: The 12-megapixel Nikon Coolpix S630 ($279.95 list) packs a whopping 7x optical zoom lens into its compact body, while other cameras in this size range typically offer only 3x or 5x zoom. But the extra zoom comes at a pricethe S630 lacks key features ...

Pros: Fast 7x optical zoom lens. Solid wide-angle image quality. Comfortable, ergonomic design. Negligible shutter lag. Low noise at high ISOs (up to ISO 800)

Cons: Images are soft and color fringing occurs when zoomed in. Sluggish face detection. Underwhelming user interface

Verdict: The Nikon Coolpix S630 is a good choice for minimalists who want a compact camera with a powerful optical zoom, but photographers looking for the basics may be disappointed by the lacking feature set.

Review summary: The Nikon Coolpix S630, is an easy-to-use point-and-shoot, with a decent zoom and good still image quality, though light on the manual controls. It shoots 12-megapixel images, has a 7x zoom lens in a compact body, but is stuck with standard definition ...

Verdict: One of the most immediately apparent features of the S630 is its distinctive curved design, which gives it a touch of visual flair, but retains an enlarged grip to make for easy handling. It also incorporates a scroll wheel on the back of the camera, ...

Review summary: The Nikon Coolpix S630 is a small 12-megapixel point-and-shoot that offers a 7x zoom. It is an easy-to-use camera with a good control scheme, and very strong overall still image quality. However, it struggled in our video testing.

Verdict: The Nikon Coolpix S630 is an eminently respectable point-and-shoot camera. While not heavy on controls, its still image quality was excellent, with low noise, above average color accuracy, and minimal lens distortion. Where the camera faltered was its ...

Review summary: It's got a quirky design, 7x optical zoom and several image stabilisation systems, but there's little else to distinguish it from other models at this price point.

Verdict: With a recommended price tag of almost £300, the Nikon Coolpix S630 is no budget offering, but when compared with other models in the same price bracket, it doesn't offer a great deal more. Sure, you get a 7x optical zoom, but we think a model ...