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Nikon Coolpix S3000

Nikon Coolpix S3000
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alaScore 88

1248 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1248 reviews of Nikon Coolpix S3000. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People really like the size and price. The image quality and portability also get good comments, whereas some have doubts about the contrast and energy efficiency. Reviews about the storage and shutter are mixed.

usability, portability, image quality, price, size

focus, viewfinder, energy, contrast

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon Coolpix S3000 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Nikon Coolpix S3000

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 136 user reviews of Nikon Coolpix S3000 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the performance and price. The image quality and usability also get good opinions, whereas the energy efficiency and focus get negative reviews.

portability, usability, image quality, price, performance

focus, energy

87% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Nikon Coolpix S3000

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 634 user reviews of Nikon Coolpix S3000 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Opinions about the performance and price are on the whole positive. The portability and image quality are also appreciated, but there are some mixed reviews about the focus. There are some negative reviews about the energy efficiency and contrast.

usability, image quality, portability, price, performance

reliability, glare, contrast, energy

74% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Joe Osborne (pcmag.com)

Nikon Coolpix S3000

 

The Nikon Coolpix S3000 is a 12 megapixel point-and-shoot with a 27 millimeter, 4x zoom wide-angle lens and 2.7-inch LCD screen that comes in six colors.

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Jan, 2011
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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Nikon Coolpix S3000 review

 

Editors' note: Many of the design, features, and shooting options are identical between the Nikon Coolpix S3000 and the Coolpix S4000 we reviewed earlier, so readers of the earlier review may experience some déjà vu when reading the same sections below.

Very small, lightweight; easy to operate; inexpensive.

Inconsistent autofocus; poor low-light photos.

The Nikon Coolpix S3000 is an attractive inexpensive ultracompact that's a step above your average camera phone.

Sep, 2010
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Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Nikon Coolpix S3000 Review

 

The Nikon Coolpix S3000 is a super-slim, stylish and affordable digital compact camera aimed at the point-and-shoot user. With an aluminium body that's just 19mm thick, the Nikon S3000 is available in a wide-range of eye-catching colours. The S3000...

The Nikon Coolpix S3000 is a stylish but ultimately basic point-and shoot camera aimed primarily at snapshooters. It might lack the clever touchscreen interface or HD video of its bigger brother, the S4000, but it does crucially cost half the price....

Sep, 2010
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Expert review by : Art (technoodling.net)

Nikon Coolpix S3000 review

 

Not everyone's a camera geek. Unless you're cavorting around with a DSLR, most people simply want a camera that can take decent photos (translation: it doesn't look like it came from a cellphone) without bulking up their bags or purses.

Fast, slim and light ; Very reasonably priced ; Mom-friendly

Only the basics – photo geeks should look elsewhere ; Nothing particularly compelling vs the competition ; Image quality suffers in the high ISO range

In the end, I’d say that the Coolpix S3000 is an excellent all-arounder. If you want a camera that you can keep in your bag 24/7 and which you can whip out in a flash, without it looking like a cheap plastic contraption, then this is a terrific choice....

Nov, 2010
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Expert review by : Jeff Keller (dcresource.com)

Coolpix S3000

 

For many years now, the trend on this website has been to review the more expensive, cutting-edge cameras. Not only do those cameras capture my interest -- they are what the majority of DCRP readers are curious about, as well. Recently, I was reminded...

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Jul, 2010
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Expert review by : Camera Labs (cameralabs.com)

Nikon COOLPIX S3000

 

The Nikon COOLPIX S3000 is a 12 Megapixel compact with a 4x optical zoom and 2.7in screen. It supercedes the COOLPIX S220, with a larger LCD panel, an additional 2 Megapixels on the earlier model's resolution and extending the zoom range, gratifyingly...

4x zoom with good wide angle coverage., Excellent image quality., Small, light, eye-catching design

No optical image stabilisation., Poor quality at high ISO settings., Narrow viewing angle on-screen., Modest closest focusing distance

May, 2010
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Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Nikon CoolPix S3000

 

Nikon's latest ultra-compact is very, er...well, compact.

Feb, 2011
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Expert review by : Angela Nicholson (techradar.com)

Nikon Coolpix S3000 review

 

A great little compact camera with 5x zoom and HD video

Stylish, slim and pocket-sized ; Easy to use point-and-shoot

Closest focus 10cm in macro, LCD has limited viewing angle, limited control for enthusiasts

Announced in February 2011, the Coolpix S3100 is aimed at users who want a shirt-pocket-sized camera that makes life simple. So simple, that while there are 18 scene modes to choose from, the S3100 has an Auto Scene Selector mode, so even this decision...

Nov, 2011
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Expert review by : Rachael D'Cruze (t3.com)

Nikon S3000 review

 

Affordable and stylish, a great beginners compact

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

Nikon Coolpix S3000

 

Nikon's Coolpix cameras have been in the limelight with high-profile advertising sandwiching Hollyoaks on the TV. The Coolpix S3000 is one such camera, a compact and highly affordable camera offering a wide range of colour choices, designed to appeal...

Affordable, compact, ease of use

Might be too small for some users, image quality average, no HD video

The price is right and the build quality is surprisingly good for a camera you can collect for under £100, but the performance doesn't step up much to make it really attractive. A few more pounds and some bargains can be had for some features you might...

Sep, 2010
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