Nikon Coolpix S700 Reviews

Slim and compact, the Nikon Coolpix S700 is a capable, well-featured addition to the Coolpix line. Its 12.1-megapixel CCD captures high resolution images with excellent detail, and its 3x optical zoom lens produces clear, sharp images. A selection of ...

Small, pocketable size ; Large selection of preset shooting modes ; High resolution sensor delivers crisp images at low ISO ; All metal construction ; Good, easy-to-use controls ; Interval and stop-motion movie modes ; Pocket friendly ; Large 2.7-inch ...

Moderate blurring in the corners from lens ; Limited shadow detail under high-contrast conditions ; Chroma noise in the shadows at all ISO settings ; Slow Continuous shooting speeds, and slightly sluggish shot-to-shot times ; Chromatic aberration at ...

Best of all, the Nikon Coolpix S700 offers all of these features in a very compact, very sturdy, metal case that slips easily in and out of pockets (even small ones, like the front pocket of a pair of jeans). The camera's large and bright 2.7-inch ...

As a top-of-the-line compact model in Nikons Style series, the Nikon Coolpix S700 certainly has the specs to compete against all challengers: 12.1 megapixels, Nikons VR image stabilization, sensitivity to ISO 3200, a 2.7-inch screen, and a brushed ...

Nice looking high-ISO shots ; Superb image sharpness ; Warm, pleasing flash shots ; Ease of use

Consistently slow AF ; Less-than-smooth display ; Build quality flimsy in places

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Nikon's S700 is their 12 megapixel flagship slim point and shoot model, and it packs a lot of value for under $275 USD. How does it measure up in day to day use?

12.1 megapixels in a small, sturdy package ; Manual controls for ISO and exposure ; Plenty of flexible photo and video options

Images can be a bit noisy, even at ISO 400 ; JPEG rendering in playback mode is slow ; Image sensor shift for vibration reduction rather than optical lens shift

In terms of things I didn't like, there's not much on the list, but the first one is a big one: when you're previewing your photos, the camera first shows you a chunky, ugly image with a lot of JPEG compression artifacts, then about one second later ...