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Nikon Coolpix S500

Nikon Coolpix S500
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alaScore 88

163 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 163 reviews of Nikon Coolpix S500. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People really like the screen and image quality. The performance and usability are also mentioned favorably. The storage and viewfinder get less positive opinions. Reviews are divided on the price.

portability, usability, performance, image quality, screen

shutter, low-light, battery, viewfinder, storage

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon Coolpix S500 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 S500

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of Nikon Coolpix S500 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the design and image quality are generally positive. The screen and usability also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the storage and battery. Comments are divided on the size.

portability, usability, screen, image quality, design

battery, storage

100% 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 S500

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 29 user reviews of Nikon Coolpix S500 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Comments about the flash and image quality are on the whole positive. The size and performance also get good comments, whereas there are some critical opinions about the price and usability.

portability, performance, size, image quality, flash

durability, usability, price

93% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Paul Jasper (pcworld.com)

Nikon Nikon Coolpix S500

 

The Nikon Coolpix S500 delivers top-notch image quality. At $300, it may seem a little pricey for a compact camera with a relatively standard 7.1-megapixel sensor, a 3X zoom lens, and a 2.5-inch LCD. Into its tiny and tough metal body, however, Nikon...

Optical image stabilization ; Face detection

Pricey ; No optical viewfinder

The S500's face detection and optical image stabilization help it deliver top-quality shots.

Nov, 2007
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Expert review by : Will Greenwald (cnet.com)

Nikon Coolpix S500 review

 

Nikon really shows off its style with its Coolpix S500, a sleek, compact camera that feels every bit as good as it looks. This little shooter has some of the nicest design points we've seen in a small shooter, plus a few handy features normally seen on...

Small, light stainless steel body and click wheel interface are great design touches; optical image stabilization; fast burst shooting.

Slow performance; way too much noise at high ISO settings.

The Nikon Coolpix S500 may look and feel pretty, but its slow performance and noisy high-ISO images hold it back.

Jun, 2007
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Expert review by : PCMag Staff (pcmag.com)

Nikon Coolpix S500

 

Preview of the Nikon Coolpix S500.

For additional information on Digital Cameras and product reviews, please visit our Digital Cameras product guide.

Mar, 2007
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Expert review by : Steve's Digicams (steves-digicams.com)

Nikon Coolpix S500

 

Physical Views The Coolpix S500 compared to a standard CD disc. Continue to the Features & Controls Page Coolpix S500 Specifications Effective pixels: 7.1 million CCD: 1/2.5-inch type (7.38 million total pixels) Image modes: 3072 x 2304 (High:...

Jun, 2007
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Expert review by (letsgodigital.org)

Nikon Coolpix S500 review

 

In a, for us, hectic period, the first quarter of the year, Nikon introduced her new selection of digital compact cameras. From the several Coolpix models, I chose the Nikon S500 to test extensively. During my vacation in the United States, I visited...

At this time, the Nikon Coolpix camera series is mainly aimed at the amateur and those who like to have a handy compact camera. An exception is the Nikon P5000; with its many setting possibilities it will appeal to the experienced photographer. The...

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Expert review by (imaging-resource.com)

Nikon Coolpix S500 Digital Camera - First Shots - The Imaging Resource!

 

The Nikon Coolpix S500 features a 7.1 megapixel CCD image sensor and a Nikkor-branded 3x optical zoom lens. The Coolpix S500 couples this with the company's true optical VR (Vibration Reduction) technology as well. The S500 also includes a large...

Nikon is also known for a few special features that are included in the Nikon S500, 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...

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Expert review by : Joe Eitel (devhardware.com)

Nikon Coolpix S500 Review

 

Nikon produces a wide variety of digital cameras which meet the needs of just about anyone in the market for a new camera. When they created the Nikon Coolpix S500, they had the average point-and-shoot user in mind. Today we'll be taking a look at what...

Aug, 2007
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Expert review by : Emily Raymond (washingtonpost.com)

Nikon Coolpix S500

 

The 7.1-megapixel Nikon Coolpix S500 has a simple design and basic features with a few additional items of interest. Other S-series cameras have wavy designs, musical slide shows, and internal lenses. The S500, however, opts for a flat stainless steel...

Jul, 2007
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Expert review by : Emily Raymond (reviewed.com)

Nikon Coolpix S500

 

Read a digital camera review of the Nikon Coolpix S500 on DigitalCameraInfo.com - reviews, ratings, comparisons, and more.

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Jul, 2007
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Expert review by : J. Keenan (digitalcamerareview.com)

Nikon Coolpix S500 Review

 

Well, we're continuing with what turned out to be Nikon Week here at DCR.

Excellent shutter performance ; Very good images and color fidelity ; Vibration Reduction ; D-Lighting ; Automatic red eye fix

No manual exposure options

This new addition to Nikon's Coolpix "Style" series features a 7.1 megapixel sensor, 2.5 inch LCD monitor with 230,000 dot composition and a 3x Nikon optical zoom lens that provides a 35mm film equivalent focal length range of 35 to 105mm. The camera...

May, 2007
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