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Nikon Coolpix S6

Nikon Coolpix S6
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alaScore 87

144 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 144 reviews of Nikon Coolpix S6. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People really like the usability and screen. The image quality and design are also appreciated. Comments about the focus and zoom are different. There are some critical reviews about the contrast and shutter.

portability, design, image quality, screen, usability

flash, memory, exposure, shutter, contrast

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon Coolpix S6 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Nikon Coolpix S6

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Nikon Coolpix S6 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Opinions about the design and size are overall positive. The screen and usability also get good feedback. There are some less positive reviews about the flash and reliability. Comments are divided on the portability.

price, usability, screen, size, design

image quality, exposure, viewfinder, reliability, flash

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

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Tracey Capen (pcworld.com)

Coolpix S6 Digital Camera

 

Nikon's Coolpix S6 presents an attractive package, in more ways than just its appearance. The price tag ($350 as of 6/15/06) is seductive for a pocket-size, 6.0-megapixel, Wi-Fi-equipped camera. And you have to love the roomy, 3-inch LCD: Its...

Built-in Wi-Fi, very sharp LCD display Very useful selector dial and thumb pad

Lacks contrast and saturation controls

Battery life was below average, at 245 shots

Jul, 2006
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Expert review by : Tracey Capen (pcworld.com)

Nikon CoolPix S6

 

Photograph: Chris Manners

Built-in Wi-Fi, very sharp LCD display ; Very useful selector dial and thumb pad

Lacks contrast and saturation controls

Thin model offers Wi-Fi, sharp 3-inch LCD, and an easy-to-use selector dial and thumb pad. But it lacks some common controls.

Jul, 2006
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Expert review by : Terry Sullivan (pcmag.com)

Nikon Coolpix S6

 

The Coolpix S6 digital camera is slim and hip, but it's more about style than substance.

Large LCD. Stylish design. Fun features, such as the Picmotion Slide Show mode.

Picture quality is so-so. Mediocre performance.

I had lots of fun with Picmotion, the S6's in-camera slide-show function, which lets you use both still images and movies to build your presentations. Nikon partnered with muvee to create the feature, and it is pretty easy to set up. The really cool...

Jul, 2006
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Expert review by : Will Greenwald (cnet.com)

Nikon Coolpix S6 review

 

intro The 6-megapixel Nikon Coolpix S6 is an overly stylish little snapshooter with nice design points, useful features, solid performance, and attractive photos. Its nifty click wheel is a great way to browse settings and pictures, but the rest of its...

Great click wheel; slim design; solid color reproduction.

Irritating top buttons; extremely limited Wi-Fi capabilities.

The Nikon Coolpix S6 is a stylish performer with a handy control wheel, but its Wi-Fi implementation feels almost like an afterthought.

May, 2006
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Expert review by : Steve's Digicams (steves-digicams.com)

Nikon Coolpix S6

 

Physical Views The Coolpix S6 compared to a standard CD disc. The Coolpix S5 and the Coolpix S6 Continue to the Features & Controls Page Coolpix S6 Specifications Effective pixels: 6.0 million CCD: 1/2.5-inch high-density CCD (6.18 million total...

Feb, 2006
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Expert review by (letsgodigital.org)

Nikon Coolpix S6 review

 

Just before the start of the PMA 2006, Nikon introduced their new assortment of Coolpix digital cameras, among which the Nikon Coolpix S6. The Nikon S6 is the top model from the Coolpix S-series digital cameras, which started off with the Coolpix S1...

The Nikon Coolpix S6 proves to be a pleasant digital camera to work with. For a snapshot digital camera, it even performs exceptionally well. Those who appreciate user-convenience will find the Nikon S6 meets the requirements; this digital camera...

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Expert review by (photographyblog.com)

Nikon Coolpix S6 Review

 

The Nikon Coolpix S6 is a slim and stylish compact digital camera with a distinctive "wave-surface" design. The Nikon S6 is one of the few cameras to offer built-in Wi-Fi, which means that you...

Jul, 2006
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Expert review by : Mike Pasini (imaging-resource.com)

Nikon Coolpix S6 Digital Camera - Review

 

Nikon's new Coolpix S6 takes Style and merges it with Slim to create a very capable stylecam that you can take with you everywhere. Sporting a 6.2 megapixel sensor and 3x optical zoom with ED glass, the slimline Nikon CoolPix S6 also incorporates WiFi

Stylish Wave design ; 3.0-inch LCD with 230,000 pixels of resolution ; WiFi image transfer and printing ; Rotary Multi-Selector ; Pictmotion presentations ; Nikon Feature system offers helpful basic tools for improving your pictures ; One-Touch...

Camera slow in low-lightSensitivity only to ISO 400Lens placement gets fingers in the shotShutdown is delayedSoft corners, especially at wide angleNoise suppression blurs fine detailHigh chromatic aberration at wide angleSlight warm cast in both Auto...

Sep, 2006
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Expert review by : Jeff Keller (dcresource.com)

Nikon Coolpix S6

 

There are plenty of ultra-thin cameras on the market. Find out how the S6 compares in our review, which starts now

Compact and stylish metal body ; Built-in 802.11b/g for wireless photo transfer (though see issues below) ; Huge 3-inch LCD display; screen is visible in low light ; Tons of scene modes ; In-camera help system ; Handy D-Lighting and Best Shot Selector...

Lots of vignetting and blurry edges; images a bit soft too; some color problems ; Redeye (despite the fancy removal tools) ; Disappointing night shot performance ; Poor low light focusing despite having an AF-assist lamp ; Tiny buttons on top of...

Overall I was a bit disappointed with the Coolpix S6. Sure, it looks cool, and some of the features are really handy. But the bottom line is that photo quality is not as good as other ultra-compacts, and it has more flaws to boot. I'd probably skip the...

Mar, 2008
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Expert review by : Cybernium (neocamera.com)

Nikon Coolpix S6 Review

 

While its specifications are interesting, the Nikon Coolpix S6 is worst than the average ultra-compact digital camera. There is truly no reason to buy this camera. Someone who wants a WiFi enabled camera should look at the

Good exposure accuracy, Low image noise until ISO 100, Low chromatic aberrations, Fast focusing in good light, Very good LCD visibility in low light, Good build quality, Quick startup

Occasional color cast, Softness starting at ISO 200, Difficulty focusing in low light, Narrow lens aperture at telephoto, Longer shutter lag at low shutter speeds, Noticeable vignetting, Edge softness

Dec, 2006
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