Nikon Coolpix 4200

195 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
usability (69)
portability (48)
image quality (32)
durability (29)
size (28)

Negative
reliability (5)
flash (3)
zoom (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 195 reviews of Nikon Coolpix 4200. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People are impressed by the durability and image quality. The size and portability also get good feedback, but there are some negative reviews about the zoom and flash.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon Coolpix 4200 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Nikon Coolpix 4200

alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 user reviews of Nikon Coolpix 4200 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the battery and durability. The size and portability are also mentioned favorably.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Nikon Coolpix 4200

alaTest has collected and analyzed 50 user reviews of Nikon Coolpix 4200 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the image quality and durability. The portability and size are also appreciated, whereas many are negative about the zoom and flash. There are some mixed reviews about the performance.

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reliability, flash, zoom

88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Mike Kobrin (pcmag.com)

Nikon Coolpix 4200

The Nikon Coolpix 4200 has enough handy features to satisfy novices and some enthusiasts.

Slick looks. Wide variety of settings in well-organized menus. 12MB internal memory. Razor-sharp images. Good focusing in low light. Can remove red eye from images in-camera.

Minor color-accuracy problems. Daylight shots underexposed. No aperture or shutter priority modes. No full manual mode. Mediocre boot and recycle times.

Sep, 2004

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Expert review by : Steve's Digicams (steves-digicams.com)

Nikon Coolpix 4200

Physical Views The Coolpix 4200 compared in size to a standard CD disc. The 4-Megapixel Coolpix 4200 and Coolpix 4100 . Continue on to Features & Controls Coolpix 4200 Specifications CCD 1/1.8-inch-type, Interline CCD, Primary color filter; Effective...

Aug, 2004

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Expert review by : Darren (digital photography blog)

Nikon Coolpix 4200

The Nikon Coolpix 4200 is a 3x optical zoom, 4 megapixel camera that continue in the tradition of the Coolpix 2200 and 3200. The attractive looking Coolpix 4200 (encased in aluminium) is a very slim camera that weighs a tiny 180g. The 3x optical lens...

For more details read the following press release from nikon announcing the coolpix 4200

Feb, 2004

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

awesome camera

I got this camera from my boyfriend and I love it. It's small and light enough that I can fit it into my purse, yet not too small that I'll lose it...It takes great pics and has a lot of cool features. Highly recommend!

Mar, 2005

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Nikon Coolpix 4200 Silver 4.0MP 1.5" Transreflective 110k LCD 3X Optical Zoom Digital Camera

I spent 3 months reading reviews, doing in-store tests and finally shopping for price. I was set to buy the Cannon Power shot S410 but found that the buttons were poorly placed and that due to the sleek compact design it was hard to keep a sure grip on...

Aug, 2004

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Not Impressed

This camera was okay, took decent pictures and i liked how it was so compact, however it didn't like to be zoomed in apparently. Also, the dial got changed too easily and was a pain. If the camera doesn't zoom well, why have a zoom feature? We had to ...

took good pictures when it worked, small and compact

Bad lens, zooming problems, dial too loose

Jul, 2006

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Great Starter Camera

I fell in love with this camera so quickly, I almost bought two. Here's what I loved: -super light weight -FAST on, focus, and recovery between shots -easy-to-use buttons, intuitive navigation -the price! Here's what I've learned since ...

EASY to use, intuitive settings, lightweight, compact, with buttons that are easy to manipulate

Picture quality is sub-par, and fact that camera comes without memory card is disappointing

Mar, 2006

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Great Starter Camera

EASY to use, intuitive settings, lightweight, compact, with buttons that are easy to manipulate.

Picture quality is sub-par, and fact that camera comes without memory card is disappointing.

Mar, 2006

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Great compact camera!

Nikon Coolpix 4200 is a great compact digital camera for everyday use. It boasts of 4.0 effective megapixels, 3x optical zoom and an ED glass lens. In the box, it includes wrist strap, a rechargeable Li-Ion battery (non-standard, ie. not AA ...

Great pictures outdoors, compact, feature-rich, easy to use

Indoor pictures may blur, no blur compensation, can't tweak certain parameters (not for pros)

May, 2005

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Compact yet powerful

I bought the Nikon Coolpix 4200 in December 2004. Before buying it, I made some research on digital cameras available a few weeks before and I set a priority based on my needs. I thought 4 megapixel would be perfect to produce a sharp A4 prints and the...

Neat menus and easy to use. Fits pocket and comfortable in hands. Great image quality

A noticeable noise at ISO 200 and 400

May, 2005

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