Nikon Coolpix S510 Expert Reviews

We have analyzed the reviews for the Nikon Coolpix S510 using our BETA review analysis. These are our findings: There aren't enough opinions for a confident summary, but our early evaluation is that the Nikon Coolpix S510 is good. Mark this digital camera as an option.

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The Nikon Coolpix S510 competes with many similar digital cameras currently on the market. It has standard features, including 8.1 megapixels and a 3x optical zoom lens, but, according to Nikon, is faster and produces less noise than competing cameras. In...

Quick startup time, Good white balance accuracy, Low noise and high dynamic range at ISO 64 and 100, Intuitive rotary dial for playback, Easy menus

Extremely high noise levels and noise smoothing above 400 ISO, Poor low light performance, Disappointing resolution, Poor dynamic range above ISO 200, Tiny buttons hinder navigation, Limited built-in picture editing tools, Cumbersome editing software

The EOS 40D stands as a solid successor to Canon's popular EOS 30D. It offers increased resolution, 30 percent faster continuous shooting, and enhanced computing power. A number of innovations, such as sRAW files, Live Preview, automatic dust reduction, a...

The Nikon Coolpix S510 features an 8-megapixel CCD coupled to a Nikkor-branded 3x optical zoom lens with VR optical image stabilization. The Coolpix S510 offers a 2.5-inch 230,000 pixel LCD for framing and playback, but like many other small cameras these...

Nikon is known for a few special features that are included in the Nikon S510, including D-Lighting (which enhances darker images to improve shadow detail), Best Shot Selector mode (which takes a series of shots, letting the camera automatically pick the...

Just about every major manufacturer has an entry-level point-and-shoot with barebones specifications. Here's another one. The Nikon Coolpix S510 makes an unexciting entrance into a packed market of similar cameras with basic 3x optical zoom lenses and sma...

The S510 limits manual control, which beginners will appreciate. However, there are limited built-in editing options, which these same users might find useful. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70 offers much more in this area. Video is much improved from its pred...

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With high resolution and advanced features now available at very low cost, manufacturers are increasingly separating their offerings into different categories that emphasize features appealing to different groups of customers. The new Coolpix S510 is part...

Combines 2GB storage with WiFi on a standard SD Card, Load onto your PC or Mac, or any of a dozen photo sharing sites, Works in any camera, Reasonably priced, Very easy to use with browser-based interface, Elegant stainless steel design, Very small and ha...

Does not keep camera awake automatically for upload, No local upload history in software yet, SD cards notoriously easy to lose, No optical zoom during movies, Multi selector a bit cumbersome, Fairly expensive

The S510 is a speedy point & shooter without manual control. It offers full voice recording, VGA movies with sound and even time-lapse movies. Active lens shift vibration reduction eliminates most blur when you zoom and it can be used both for still p...

With high resolution and advanced features now available at very low cost, manufacturers are increasingly separating their offerings into different categories that emphasize features appealing to different groups of customers. The new Coolpix S510 is part...

Elegant stainless steel design, Very small and handy, Optical lens-shift image stabilization, Face recognition mode, Voice recording, Full speed VGA movies with sound

No optical zoom during movies, Multi selector a bit cumbersome, Fairly expensive

What you get with the Coolpix S510 is a elegant, small and handy 8.1 megapixel camera that emphasizes style and technology. It's small enough to fit anywhere, yet has a large and razor-sharp 2.5-inch LCD that remains quite redable outdoors. The design is...

From the solid feel and comfortable wraparound grip of its ultra compact stainless steel body to its large, easy-access control buttons and 2.5-inch high-resolution LCD monitor, the...

The Nikon Coolpix S510 is easy to operate and get up and running with. It runs off a supplied lithium ion battery and fits into a relatively small pocket. It has 8 megapixels and a 3x optical zoom lens. It is a good snapshot camera and worth taking a clos...

Ease of use - picture quality - simple design

Shutter lag - macro range

I like this camera. It is a small, compact size and will fit into a pocket. It takes a good photo in most situations, although it is lacking when it comes to its macro mode. You should have no problems getting to know the camera as ease of use is a strong...

Looks good, image quality and detail, VR, Screen, Good pricing, Responsive, Specification.

Rotary Multi Selector turns too easily, No optical viewfinder, Image noise, No manual shooting options.

The S510 is so similar to its S500 forbear that it's easy to overlook the new model as a simple tweak but there is some significant new kit on board