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Nikon Coolpix S230

Nikon Coolpix S230
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alaScore 87

523 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 523 reviews of Nikon Coolpix S230. The average rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers really like the performance and design. The price and portability also get good opinions. Many are negative about the shutter and exposure. The low light performance and zoom get mixed views.

usability, portability, price, design, performance

glare, viewfinder, energy, exposure, shutter

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon Coolpix S230 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Nikon Coolpix S230

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 user reviews of Nikon Coolpix S230 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the screen and durability are on the whole positive. The image quality and usability also get good comments, whereas the zoom and price get less positive reviews.

portability, usability, image quality, durability, screen

glare, price, zoom

50% 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 S230

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 308 user reviews of Nikon Coolpix S230 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the design and performance. The price and portability are also mentioned favorably. There are some critical comments about the glare and energy efficiency, and reviews about the reliability and image quality are different.

usability, portability, price, performance, design

energy, glare

66% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : PJ Jacobowitz (pcmag.com)

Nikon Coolpix S230

 

The $230 Nikon Coolpix S230 has a slick design and a large, 3-inch touch-screen LCD, but don't expect this point-and-shoot's image quality to wow you.

Compact build. Responsive touch screen.

All-around poor image quality. Slow.

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Jun, 2009
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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Nikon CoolPix S230 review: Nikon CoolPix S230

 

Nikon CoolPix S230

Very good touch-screen LCD; simple operation; overall excellent design for its class.

Generally soft photos; mixed performance.

The Nikon Coolpix S230 is a decent ultracompact camera with a little extra wow factor of a touch-screen interface.

Mar, 2009
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Expert review by : Mike Flacy (steves-digicams.com)

Nikon Coolpix S230 Review

 

MELVILLE, NY (Feb. 2, 2009) - Hot on the heels of the successful COOLPIX S60 camera, Nikon today introduced the new S230, which incorporates Nikon's innovative touch screen LCD, offering the cutting-edge of elegant design and intuitive operation. The...

Apr, 2009
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Expert review by : Buy-n-Shoot.com (buy-n-shoot.com)

Nikon Coolpix S230 Digital Camera Review

 

It is a reliable, highly portable unit overall with a sleek and simplified design complimented by the intuitive touch screen interface that many users are likely to favour ahead of external buttons and controls.

May, 2009
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Expert review by : Digital Camera Review (digitalcamerareview.com)

Nikon Coolpix S230 Review

 

Assume these things when considering the quality of the Nikon Coolpix S230 : the potential buyers for this camera are not looking for a high-end, near DSLR quality compact. They are looking for a camera with a little flair, but they don't want to...

Warm, generally neutral colors, Flashy 3.0 inch touch screen, Attractive build and design, Reliably speedy performance

Images are noisy from low ISOs on up, Some corner softness and fringing in shots, Only packs a 3x zoom, Some weirdness with the Scene Auto Selector

Apr, 2009
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Expert review by : Brad Soo (dpinterface.com)

Nikon Coolpix S230

 
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Expert review by : Darren Rowse (digital-photography-school.com)

Nikon Coolpix S230

 

The Nikon Coolpix S230 comes in a variety of colors – Plum, Jet Black, Night Blue, Gloss Red and Warm Silver.

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Expert review by : Chris Jager (goodgearguide.com.au)

Nikon CoolPix S230

 

10-megapixel Nikon compact camera with 3in LCD touch screen.

Excellent touch screen, impressive feature set, stylish design

Touch screen costs $100 (compared to CoolPix S220 model)

The Nikon CoolPix S230 is an impressive compact camera that ticks every box on the casual photographer’s wish-list. With that being said, the cheaper Nikon CoolPix S220 offers an identical imaging performance, albeit without a swanky touch screen.

Mar, 2009
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Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Nikon CoolPix S230

 

Touch-screen monitors have their pros and cons for cameras. Can the S230 be more pro than con?

Feb, 2011
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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Nikon Coolpix S230 digital camera

 

With touchscreen becoming more user-friendly and more commonplace in pocket devices, it is no surprise to see it has pushed heavily into the compact camera market. The Nikon Coolpix S230 is one such device, sitting at the lower end of Nikon's offerings...

Compact, lightweight, good build quality, easy to use

Image quality not fantastic, tendency to over-expose, noise issues with ISO bumping

One point we shouldn’t overlook when talking about touchscreen devices is battery life. Nikon rate it at 160 shots, however you’ll probably not reach this number once you take into account all the extra viewing and playing around. We did get over 100...

Mar, 2009
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