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10-megapixel effective recording * 3X optical zoom (4X digital/12X total zoom) * 3" LCD touchscreen with anti-reflection coating * 35mm equivalent focal length: 35-105mm * top JPEG resolution: 3648 x 2736 * automatic scene selector identifies your shooting environment and adjusts camera settings to suit * face priority autofocus finds and focuses on up to 12 people in a group portrait * smile mode delays shutter response until your subject smiles * blink mode takes two shots and saves the one in which your subject's eyes are open * in-camera automatic red-eye correction * high sensitivity mode for better low-light and flash-free shooting * D-Lighting mode brightens dark areas of recorded images *
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Technical Details
- 10.0-megapixel resolution for photo-quality prints up to 16 x 20 inches- 3x optical Zoom-Nikkor glass lens; 4-way VR image stabilization
- 3.0-inch touch-screen LCD scren
- Nikon's Smart Portrait System; Red-eye Fix, Face Priority AE and more
- Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
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By Iceman (Freezing in MI, 2 cold USA)
I purchased this camera for my daughter to replace a beat up 5MP pocket camera (Samsung) that used batteries up like no tomorrow. It was a competent little camera but it was time for an upgrade for her. At 16 years old it was time for her to have an update for taking snapshots of family and friends and to give her the ability to document our many family vacations. I own a Nikon DSLR that is up in the 1,000 to 2k dollar range and it gets frequent use and has been quite durable. The issue with it is size. This camera is no where near as advanced as my DSLR but it is quite competent for a camera in its price range.
For those critics out there who have had issues with picture quality READ THE OWNERS MANUAL!! This is a very easy camera to use right out of the box but to get the most out of it you need to choose the right mode for the type of photo you are taking. It seems many are reporting grainy photos or problems with image quality. We have never seen that with this camera. It is small, has a decent lens with a rechargeable battery and takes SDHC memory which allows larger capacity SD memory cards. I was able to pair this camera with a 8gb SDHC memory card I found for 18.00. That will give this camera the ability to take well over 500 photos.
I picked this camera up for 200.00 and I feel its a good value for that price with the touchscreen, rechargeable battery, good lens and solid build quality. If you don't want to read the manual and take a little time getting familiar with the many features of the camera then move on. Reading is fundamental! LOL
By saugus32
I may have not bought my Nikon Coolpix S230 (Plum) On Amazon but I love mine. I did my reviews to choice between Nikon/Kodak/Samsung. Trust me I wanted Samsung badley as it had display view front/back, but the price was just too high for me to afford. I found my Nikon in BJ Wholesale store under $200.00, which price at the store and on line said for $189, but I only paid at the register $169. I bought it home, charged the battery, took some test picture of my cat, my husband, printed it and I was amazed how clear, crisp and bright the pictures were, even in the room with no lights hardley can be seen of my cat. The reason I bought this camera is we are going to the football game and since our seat is in a great spot, I wanted a camera where I didn't have to do much with, except turn it on, zoom in if I had to and take picture and I found this camera has and will do this for me. Also, I can take as many pictures I want and I can at the same time I can view it, delete it right on the spot. Love it, love it and I am so glad I got it. I am not a photographer my all mean, but when I look for cameras, I look MP/Optical Zoom and length of the LCD, and I got everything in this camera. I now know I made the right choice for touch screen I wanted.
Try it and I know you will like it as I know I am glad I got it and thrilled with it.
By Viv (TX USA)
Easy to use and Easy to produce pictures that look like a far more expensive camera! You have the option to place your choices on Auto and point and shoot with the same incredible results - or just use some manual controls to control other options. I love the auto flash, no red eye, and the ability to take pictures of kids/animals in motion - no blurs!!!
I LOVE the touch tone BIG WORDS screen! 3" and no small icons to try to figure out or remember what they stand for! The anti-reflective screen on the LCD make it easier to see in sunlight!!!!
It comes with 44mb internal memory! It has cords to attach it for viewing on TV and on the computer! The rechargeable battery comes with a very quick charger (from no charge to full charge in 100 minutes or less).
Thank you, Nikon!!! I love this little camera!
By Sue W. Bowman (Burlington, NC USA)
I was not pleased with the quality of the pictures this camera produced. I tried all the different settings and no matter what I did the pictures were grainy and not crisp. I returned the camera to the company I purchased it from.
By Jorja Loughmiller (Indianapolis, IN USA)
My boyfriend (who has never owned and has barely used a digital camera) picked this Nikon out for me for my birthday. Since he lacks any working experience with digital cameras, he based his selection on what he thought I would want: cute design, "girly" color, large touch-screen operation and 10 or more megapixels. While this camera has all of those characteristics, it's lacking a few other ones that are more important, like more than 3x optical zoom and better image stabilization.
The pros: I love all of the preset modes--you can select the type of environment you're in (such as Museum, Fireworks, Sunset and more) to get the optimum settings for lighting, shutter speed and color. Even though I haven't had much chance to use it, I also love the Panoramic Picture setting. I tried it out the first night in our new apartment and it was a great way to take a shot of our entire living room and dining room to email out to family. Can't wait to try this out somewhere a little more scenic! Overall the camera is extremely easy to use and the large touch screen makes seeing and selecting things simple.
The cons: The pictures tend to be very grainy, no matter the distance. The camera claims to have a 3x optical zoom, but my 5+ year old Sony Cybershot that cost half the amount and half the megapixels of this Nikon takes nearly the same quality. The included software has some nice features, but again, I think the software I got from Sony is a little better. Also don't like that this camera has a rechargeable battery--can be inconvenient when traveling or at long events when a power outlet is not an option.
Overall, I like this camera and think it looks great. I just wish that my boyfriend would have taken me shopping to let me chose my own camera, as I would have focused more on the technical specs of the camera than the aesthetics of it.
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