Nikon Coolpix S510 Reviews

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 ...

Very compact and stylish body design ; Quick startup ; Well-organized, easy-to-read menu system ; Integrated Help system ; Responsive shutter with good pre-focus shutter lag speed ; Vibration Reduction lens for slow handheld shutter speeds ; Accurate ...

Slightly soft images ; Some flaring of strong highlights ; Corner shading ("vignetting") visible in some wide-angle shots ; USB 1.1 connection slows downloads ; Prints better kept to 8x10, even at lowest ISO

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 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 ...

-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 ...

The Nikon Coolpix S510 makes a rather unexciting entrance into an already dense market of similar cameras with 3x optical zoom lenses and small portable bodies. The Coolpix S510 has some noteworthy qualities, including optical image stabilization and ...

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 ...

The Nikon Coolpix S510 produces accurate photos with good white balance under proper lighting. In low light conditions like bars or candlelight dinners, however, the Nikon S510 yields ugly noise and applies automatic noise reduction that smoothes over ...