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Nikon Coolpix S520

Nikon Coolpix S520
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alaScore 85

77 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 77 reviews of Nikon Coolpix S520. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviews about the performance and design are generally positive. The portability and size also get good comments, whereas there are some critical opinions about the viewfinder and zoom.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon Coolpix S520 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Nikon Coolpix S520

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Nikon Coolpix S520 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the usability, but many are critical about the price and memory.

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50% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : digitalcameraroundup.com (digitalcameraroundup.com)

Elegant 8 megapixel ultra-compact with optical image stabilization

 

What you get with the Coolpix S520 is a elegant, small and handy aluminum-bodied 8.1 megapixel camera that emphasizes style and technology. It's small enough to fit anywhere, yet has a large but not very hi-res 2.5-inch LCD that remains quite readable...

Elegant aluminum design, Very small and handy, Optical lens-shift image stabilization, Face recognition mode, Voice recording, Full speed VGA movies with sound

Relatively low res display, Only 23MB internal storage

Nov, 2011
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Expert review by : jonathanb (dcamerareview.com)

Nikon Coolpix S520

 

The slim, ergonomic COOLPIX S520 boasts a streamlined profile, 8 effective megapixels, a 3x Zoom-NIKKOR lens, Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Image Stabilization, and a quality-crafted aluminum body. Style-conscious consumers will love the S520's...

Style-conscious consumers will love the S520's design, in addition to the latest Nikon technologies that make this camera compact, easy to use, and capable of capturing breath-taking images. Additionally, the S520 adds the "Food Mode" to its existing...

Mar, 2008
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Expert review by : Conrad H. Blickenstorfer (digicamera.com)

DigitalCameraRoundup.com - Nikon Coolpix S520

 

The Nikon Coolpix S520 was introduced in January of 2008 as part of Nikon's Spring 2008 lineup. The new Coolpix S520 is part of Nikon's "Style" series, a line that seeks to combine sophisticated elegance with advanced technology and speedy operation....

Elegant aluminum design, Very small and handy, Optical lens-shift image stabilization, Face recognition mode, Voice recording, Full speed VGA movies with sound

Relatively low res display, Only 23MB internal storage

There are no manual modes; the S510 is strictly a point & shooter

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Expert review by : Conrad H. Blickenstorfer (digitalcameraroundup.com)

Nikon Coolpix S520

 

The Nikon Coolpix S520 was introduced in January of 2008 as part of Nikon's Spring 2008 lineup. The new Coolpix S520 is part of Nikon's "Style" series, a line that seeks to combine sophisticated elegance with advanced technology and speedy operation....

Elegant aluminum design, Very small and handy, Optical lens-shift image stabilization, Face recognition mode, Voice recording, Full speed VGA movies with sound

Relatively low res display, Only 23MB internal storage

What you get with the Coolpix S520 is a elegant, small and handy aluminum-bodied 8.1 megapixel camera that emphasizes style and technology. It's small enough to fit anywhere, yet has a large but not very hi-res 2.5-inch LCD that remains quite readable...

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

Nikon CoolPix S520

 

Sitting towards the middle of the company's new compact range, Nikon's S520 is a solid if slightly uninspiring camera. Its 8-megapixel sensor captures...

Fairly good overall image quality, looks good, simple interface

Some noise issues at higher sensitivities, yellows are a little inaccurate, slow at times

Nikon's CoolPix S520 doesn't do anything out of the ordinary. It provides decent image quality, a simple set of features and has a nice design, but it does have some speed problems and the pictures aren't perfect.

Mar, 2008
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Expert review by : Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)

Nikon Coolpix S520 digital camera

 

While most manufacturers continue to push the megapixel count in every digital camera they release, Nikon has opted for lucky 8 with the S520, but should you? The Nikon S520 might be a simple point and shoot, but it's one that impressed us.

Simple to use, good image quality

Design bog standard, not many features beyond core set

The Nikon S520 might be a simple point and shoot, but it's one that impressed us.

May, 2008
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Expert review by : Rich Trenholm (cnet.com.au)

Nikon Coolpix S520

 

Despite its suave looks, the Nikon Coolpix S520 is a safe pair of hands rather than a glamorous catch. A light feature set and an absence of sexy characteristics mean it fails to stand out on any criteria except price — but it is a solid-gold bargain.

Acceptable image quality ; Affordable price point

Counter-intuitive menu/mode buttons ; Underwhelming screen ; Light on features

With capable if uninspiring image quality in a solid, compact frame, the S520 ticks the point-and-shoot boxes. At this great price we struggle to find a better competitor, but the Sony Cyber-shot W120 seems to have a broader feature set. We'd recommend...

Apr, 2008
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Expert review by : What Digital Camera (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Nikon Coolpix S520 review

 

The 8-megapixel Nikon Coolpix S520 is a style-led compact with a 3x optical zoom and Vibration Reduction among its features.

Jun, 2009
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Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Nikon Coolpix S520 Review

 

The Nikon Coolpix S520 is an 8 megapixel digital camera that can slip into a pocket. It has a 3x optical zoom lens plus features such as image stabilisation and automatic red eye fix.

Nov, 2008
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Expert review by (cameras.co.uk)

Nikon Coolpix S520

 

The Nikon Coolpix S520 is a pocket sized camera. It is available in black, silver and plum. Features include 8 megapixels, a 3x optical zoom lens and image stabilisation. It is an easy to use snapshot camera.

Ease of use - small size

Scenic shots - start up time and shutter lag

This is a small snapshot camera, available at the cheaper end of the market. It is easy to use and has an unfussy design. Picture quality was mixed in my tests.

Sep, 2008
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