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Ultra Compact Digital Cameras

Nikon COOLPIX S3

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Nikon COOLPIX S3 2.50

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RRP

$599.00

Review Date

Monday, 12th of December, 2005

Features

Camera Resolution : 6.0 MP

Digital Zoom : 4x

Optical Zoom : 3x

What's Hot

Sharp shots

What's Not

Buggy autofocus, equally buggy blur detection

The Final Word

An average camera for the average user. The S3 isn't a bad choice, it takes some fairly good snaps, has most of the basic functions...but so do most of its competitors.

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.

Digital Camera Features

Optical Zoom

Camera Resolution

6.0 MP

Digital Zoom

Video capture

Yes

Interchangeable Lens?

Focus Type

Autofocus

Focal Range Telephoto (cm)

30 - infinity

Macro Focus Range Telephoto (cm)

4 - infinity

Aperture Priority?

FlashType

Built-in

Flash Range Telephoto (cm)

30 - 140

Flash Functions

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

Max Shutter Speed

1/350th of a second

Min Shutter Speed

2 seconds

Shutter Priority?

Image Sensor Type

CCD

Flash Range Wide (cm)

30 - 250

Digital Video

Video resolutions

160x120 , 320x240, 640x480

Video speed (fps)

15, 30

Display

Display Technology

Colour LCD TFT (Active Matrix)

Screen size

2.3 in

General

Available Colours

Chrome

Length (mm)

89.9

Width (mm)

57.5

Height (mm)

19.7

Warranty (Months)

Weight without battery (grams)

118

Power

Power Supply

AC Power, Battery

Battery Type

Disposable - (Lithium)

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

USB 2.0

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