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Nikon Coolpix S2

Nikon Coolpix S2
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alaScore 83

72 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 72 reviews of Nikon Coolpix S2. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People really like the portability and durability. The price and size also get good feedback. There are some mixed views about the reliability and viewfinder. The color and memory get less positive reviews.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon Coolpix S2 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Nikon Coolpix S2

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of Nikon Coolpix S2 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 are impressed by the price. The durability is also appreciated, whereas some have doubts about the image quality.

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

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Barb Dybwad (engadget.com)

Nikon Coolpix S2

 

You know what the Nikon Coolpix S1 was really missing? Splash-proofedness. At least, that's what Nikon appears to be betting on with the release of the Coolpix S2, which shares the same featureset as its predecessor but comes in an all-weather...

May, 2005
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Expert review by : David D. Busch (cnet.com)

Nikon Coolpix S2 review

 

Nikon Coolpix S2

Simple operation; face-recognition autofocus; postcapture correction of red-eye and exposure; versatile burst mode; time-lapse capabilities; water resistance.

Few manual controls; slow autofocus in dim light; average image quality; limited shutter-speed range.

Aimed squarely at snapshooters looking for a carefree pocketful, the ultracompact Nikon Coolpix S2 does all the hard work and delivers decent picture quality.

Oct, 2005
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Expert review by : Mike Tomkins (imaging-resource.com)

Nikon S2 Review

 

At the start of 2013, Nikon launched its S1 mirrorless camera, setting a new benchmark for 1-series affordability. Almost a year and a half later, the 14-megapixel Nikon S2 follows in that camera's footsteps, and while it can no longer technically be...

May, 2014
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Expert review by : Brad Soo (dpinterface.com)

Nikon Coolpix S2

 

The slim Nikon Coolpix S2 is the latest addition to the Nikon Coolpix collection of 2005. It appears that the Nikon Coolpix S2 will not replace the Nikon Coolpix S1 as it packs the same 5 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens, large 2.5 inch LCD and the...

Stylish and thin camera design ; All-weather body ; Battery level indicator ; Large 2.5 inch LCD ; The 4 features in the paragraph above ; Lots of scene modes ; Camera help ; Constant focusing reduces shutter lag

12 MB internal memory ; Weak flash ; Lack of manual controls ; Very small shutter speed range ; Barrel distortion

While the Nikon Coolpix S2 is a great camera when it comes to continuous shooting, still images and scene modes, it lacks "real" manual controls and it's shutter speeds are too slow/fast.

Jul, 2005
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Expert review by : Good Gear Guide.au (goodgearguide.com.au)

Expert Review

 

A fairly average camera that has a few things to offer, but suffers from poor picture quality. There are other models in a comparable price range that offer much better images.

Snappy performance, stylish design

Blurred pictures, requires a cradle for connection to a PC

Nov, 2006
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Expert review by : Andrew Kliem (goodgearguide.com.au)

Nikon Coolpix S2

 

The compact Coolpix S2 from Nikon suffers from one unfortunate flaw that makes it very difficult to recommend - it takes average photos at best. Whil...

Snappy performance, stylish design

Blurred pictures, requires a cradle for connection to a PC

A fairly average camera that has a few things to offer, but suffers from poor picture quality. There are other models in a comparable price range that offer much better images.

Nov, 2005
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Expert review by : Doug Harman (pocket-lint.com)

Nikon Coolpix S2 digital camera

 

Svelte, stylishly cool digicams are all the rage at the moment with Sony and now Nikon following the trend-setting Konica Minolta X-series models with a slim, upright style camera featuring periscope-like, folded optic lens technology.

Stylish digicam sealed against the elements with good resolution and folded optic 3x optical zoom lens.

Small controls make handling a tad fiddly with some image quality issues.

Given my grumbles you'd be forgiven for thinking I don't like this camera, not so. It's a gem, if a little flawed around the edges. Anyone making standard sized prints from its images will be more than happy with its results and it is so nice to look...

Aug, 2005
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Expert review by : CNET Australia (cnet.com.au)

Nikon Coolpix S2

 

The S2 is clearly an upgrade from the S1 with more features and slightly better performance.

Weatherproof ; D-Lighting function ; In-camera red-eye fix ; Face-priority autofocus

Prone to lingering fingerprints ; Poor performance of D-Lighting function for night pictures

Without any form of image stabiliser, our pictures taken at night turned out to be blurry with ghoulish trails. A blur warning function in the form of a blinking red hand appears on the LCD when the camera is unstable and the unit promptly asks for the...

Jul, 2005
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Expert review by : terry (dpexpert.com.au)

NIKON COOLPIX S2 ]

 

The face area of the camera is about the same as a credit card and it is 25mm thick. It is made of aluminium and feels durable. There is no optical viewfinder but there is a large 65mm LCD screen that has one remarkable feature – it is actually visible...

The S2 has a clever little trick up its sleeve called “D Lighting”. When you take the once-in-a-lifetime picture and it is underexposed the camera can process the shot to bring out lost detail in a selective way so that lightening the shadows, for...

There are no manual controls at all in the S2, apart from ISO sensitivity, white balance and exposure compensation. This level of simplicity will appeal to some but deter a serious photographer

The fashion accessory camera is a crowded sector of the market and the latest generation of cameras has, to some extent, overcome the problems that occur when there is no viewfinder. The quality of images from these little point-and-shoot cameras is...

Sep, 2005
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Expert review by (photoreview.com.au)

Nikon Coolpix S2

 

Essentially identical to the Coolpix S1 model, which was released mid-year, the slightly heavier, 5.1-megapixel Coolpix S2 features a splashproof aluminium alloy body that allows it to be used in challenging weather conditions - but is not actually...

Essentially identical to the Coolpix S1 model, which was released mid-year, the slightly heavier, 5.1-megapixel Coolpix S2 features a splashproof aluminium alloy body that allows it to be used in challenging weather conditions - but is not actually...

Aug, 2005
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