Nikon Coolpix S2500

124 reviews

May, 2013

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Usability (23)
Battery (18)
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Image quality (15)
Design (14)

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Screen (1)
Features (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 124 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the design and image quality. The zoom and battery also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the features and screen. Reviews are divided on the low light performance.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon Coolpix S2500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: William Perceval (pocket-lint.com)

Nikon Coolpix S2500 review

The Nikon Coolpix S2500 is a 12.1-megapixel budget compact with a slender 20mm body. Is the S2500 the perfect partner for great images?

Cheap, in-camera Colour Options

Poor LCD, unreliable AF, no HD video

If you’re looking for a budget point-and-shoot compact to snap day-to-day images without the need for critical detail then the Nikon S2500 can deliver that for under £100. It’s not without its fair share of issues, but it just about wins over thanks to...

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by: Natalie Johnson (techradar.com)

Nikon Coolpix S2500 review

Features such as Nikon's Smart Portrait and Vibration Reduction systems makes the 12.2 Mp Coolpix S2500 incredibly easy to use and at just 20mm thick it's slim enough to fit in your pocket or bag

Very affordable ; Handles tricky light conditions well ; Simle to use

Very no frills ; Lack of guide function

The S2500 does exactly what we were promised - it shoots and for the most part it scores. There are no frills here: no second screen, no built in projector, no Full HD movie mode, no extensive feature clad DNA, no fancy CMOS sensor and no super-zoom...

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by: (expertreviews.co.uk)

Nikon Coolpix S2500 review

From the outside, the S2500 closely resembles the Nikon S3100, a camera with the unfortunate claim to having the worst image quality we've seen in a long time. The S2500 costs less but its photos are significantly better. Such are the realities of...

Slim, attractive and relatively quick, but mediocre photo and video quality take the shine off.

May, 2011

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Expert review by: Jonathan Parkyn (cnet.co.uk)

Nikon Coolpix S2500 review

The Nikon Coolpix S2500 costs only £90, so you can't expect perfection. But this compact camera is small, easy to use, and offers pretty impressive performance and features for the price.

Good value ; Small and pocketable ; Very easy to use

Some overcooked tones ; Sub-par LCD screen

It's hard not to like the Nikon Coolpix S2500. It's small, cheap, easy to use and delivers decent pictures more often than not. Some areas of its performance aren't brilliant and some of its automated features work better than others but the S2500 is a...

Apr, 2011

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Expert review by: Alexandra Savvides (cnet.com.au)

Nikon Coolpix S2500

The S2500 is a respectable cheap compact that loses marks for its basic feature set and standard images.

Compact, lightweight, yet sturdy ; Simple controls ; Wide-angle lens

Only electronic image stabilisation, not optical ; Images over ISO 200 are noisy ; Limited feature set compared to other cameras in this price range

The S2500 is a respectable cheap compact that loses marks for its basic feature set and standard images. If you need a camera in the sub-AU$150 range, the Nikon will be fine for casual shots in ample lighting, but we suggest checking out the Panasonic...

Apr, 2011

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Expert review by: Rhys (tech-reviews.co.uk)

Nikon S2500 Review

The Nikon Coolpix S2500 is priced at under £100 and offers a 12.1 mega pixel image sensor, a 2.7-inch LCD monitor and a slim body. Offered in a variety of colour schemes and including a number of auto functions means this digital camera is a very...

Remember when digital cameras in the sub £100 price range were all digital zoom? This has changed in recent years and the Nikon Coolpix S2500 offers a 4x optical and 4x digital zoom – comparable to a 27-108mm focal range in 35mm. In this sort of price...

Sep, 2011

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Expert review by: Debbi Allen (digicambuyer.co.uk)

Nikon COOLPIX S2500

Nikon COOLPIX S2500: A neat compact to carry with you at all times

A good-looking camera that’s refreshingly slim, light and good value for money. It's just let down by the LCD panel that makes the camera almost unusable outdoors

Apr, 2011

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Expert review by: (ephotozine.com)

Nikon Coolpix S2500 Digital Camera Review

Daniel Bell reviews the Nikon Coolpix S2500, which has a 12Mp sensor, a 4x optical zoom lens and is available for under £100.

Smart portrait; Small and stylish; Scene modes

No HD video

Mar, 2011

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Consumer review by: Buttercup (cnet.co.uk)

Nikon Coolpix S2500

My lens problems started after two weeks. Because of the price I didn't take out the full 3 year warranty and it wasn't covered! The retailer informed me that this model has a common fault with the lens getting stuck. Main cause - sand - which is...

Small, easy to use and a good price

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Aug, 2011

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Consumer review by: (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon review summary for the Nikon Coolpix S2500

alaTest has collected and analysed 44 user reviews of the Nikon Coolpix S2500 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk.

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91% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013