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Compact Digital Cameras

Nikon COOLPIX S500

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Nikon COOLPIX S500 2.50

Explain star rating

RRP

$549.00

Price range

$539

Review Date

Wednesday, 1st of August, 2007

Features

Camera Resolution : 7.1 MP

Digital Zoom : 4x

ISO Speeds : 100

ISO Speeds : 1600

ISO Speeds : 200

ISO Speeds : 400

ISO Speeds : 50

ISO Speeds : 800

Optical Zoom : 3x

What's Hot

Small design, Low chromatic aberration, Speedy burst mode

What's Not

Very slow focus, Some blurry pictures captured in low light

The Final Word

While the COOLPIX S500 is a decent camera when operating in perfect circumstances, the aversion to low light coupled with slow focusing make for a less than satisfactory unit.

Notes

# This product is no longer available directly from the manufacturer. It may be available in retail and distribution channels, or second hand. The price displayed is the price at review time and the last available recommended retail price.

Audio & Speakers

Built-in Microphone

Yes

Digital Camera Features

Optical Zoom

Camera Resolution

7.1 MP

LCD screen size

2.5 in

Digital Zoom

Video capture

Yes

Focus Type

Autofocus

FlashType

Built-in

Flash Functions

Auto Flash, Flash Off, Red-eye Reduction Flash , Slow Sync

ISO Speeds

50, 800, 1600, 100, 200, 400

Max Shutter Speed

1/1500

Min Shutter Speed

White balance

Auto, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual

Fixed Image Resolutions

1024x768, 3072x2304, 2592x1944, 3072 x 1728, 2048x1536, 640x480

Image Sensor Type

CCD

Viewfinder

LCD (TTL)

Colour Viewfinder?

Yes

Tripod Mount?

Yes

Continuous Shot?

Yes

Continuous Shot Limits

approx.2.5fps

Self timer?

Yes

Internal memory

26 MB

Display

Display Technology

Colour LCD TFT (Active Matrix)

General

Length (mm)

Width (mm)

Height (mm)

Weight without battery (grams)

125

Media

Supported Memory Media

Secure Digital (SD)

Power

Power Supply

Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

USB 2.0

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