Nikon Coolpix S700

performance, usability, size, image quality, lens

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

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

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There are plenty of style-orientated digital compacts out there, so Nikon has its work cut out in trying to make an impact, especially as, slightly awkward to control â--controllerâ-- aside, everything about the solid-feel, metal build Coolpix S700 is...

Small, pocketable size ; Large selection of preset shooting modes ; High resolution sensor delivers crisp images at low ISO ; All metal construction ; Good, easy-to-use controls ; Interval and stop-motion movie modes ; Pocket friendly ; Large 2.7-inch...

Moderate blurring in the corners from lens ; Limited shadow detail under high-contrast conditions ; Chroma noise in the shadows at all ISO settings ; Slow Continuous shooting speeds, and slightly sluggish shot-to-shot times ; Chromatic aberration at...

Best of all, the Nikon Coolpix S700 offers all of these features in a very compact, very sturdy, metal case that slips easily in and out of pockets (even small ones, like the front pocket of a pair of jeans). The camera's large and bright 2.7-inch...

12.1 megapixel resolution, Terrific hi-res 2.7 inch screen, Elegant brushed aluminum design, Very small and handy, Optical sensor-shift image stabilization AND electronic VR, Face recognition mode, distortion control and more, Voice recording, Full...

No optical zoom during movies, Multi selector a bit cumbersome, Costly

12.1 megapixels in a small, sturdy package ; Manual controls for ISO and exposure ; Plenty of flexible photo and video options

Images can be a bit noisy, even at ISO 400 ; JPEG rendering in playback mode is slow ; Image sensor shift for vibration reduction rather than optical lens shift

In terms of things I didn't like, there's not much on the list, but the first one is a big one: when you're previewing your photos, the camera first shows you a chunky, ugly image with a lot of JPEG compression artifacts, then about one second later it...

12.1 megapixels in a small, sturdy package;, Manual controls for ISO and exposure;, Plenty of flexible photo and video options

Images can be a bit noisy, even at ISO 400;, JPEG rendering in playback mode is slow;, Image sensor shift for vibration reduction rather than optical lens shift

Nice looking high-ISO shots, Superb image sharpness, Warm, pleasing flash shots, Ease of use

Consistently slow AF, Less-than-smooth display, Build quality flimsy in places

With 12.1 megapixels, the Nikon Coolpix S700 sits at the top of the trendy Coolpix S-line. The camera outperforms the less expensive Nikon S510 in most image quality categories, sporting good color and white balance accuracy, and excellent resolution....

Conclusion

12.1 megapixel resolution, Terrific hi-res 2.7 inch screen, Elegant brushed aluminum design, Very small and handy, Optical sensor-shift image stabilization AND electronic VR, Face recognition mode, distortion control and more, Voice recording, Full...

No optical zoom during movies, Multi selector a bit cumbersome, Costly

The S700 is a speedy point & shooter without manual control. It offers full voice recording, VGA movies with sound and even time-lapse movies. Active image sensor vibration reduction eliminates most blur when you zoom. Movies use a separate electronic...