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Nikon Coolpix S500 review

Stainless steel shooter that's noisier than a metal band

Our Score 3

Last reviewed: 2007-07-24July 24th 2007

Price at launch £158.00
MPN COOLPIXS500
Accessories Strap
Dimensions 88 x 51 x 22
Features Audio recording, direct print, display brightness control, PictBridge support, in-camera red-eye fix, face-priority AF function
Weight (g) 165
Battery Type Lithium-Ion
Camera Type Compact
Connectivity Composite Video/Audio Output, USB
Continuous Shooting Speed 2.8
Display Size 2.5
Display Technology LCD
Exposure Modes Automatic, Programme
Exposure bracketing -2 to +2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Flash Yes
Flash Modes Auto, Off, On, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow-Synchro
Focusing Modes Auto
ISO Settings 100, 1600, 200, 2000, 400, 50, 800, ISO Auto
Image Formats JPEG
Image Sensor Dimensions 5.75 x 4.31
Image Sensor Resolution 7.4
Image Sensor Type 1/2.56inch CCD
Lens Type Zoom Lens
Longest Shutter Speed 4
Max Aperture 2.8
Max. Captured Image Resolution 3072 x 2304
Memory Types SD
Min Aperture 4.7
Min Shutter Speed 1500
Optical Zoom 3
Shooting Modes FrameMovie
White Balance Manual, Presets
LCD Display? Yes
Max resolution (horizontal pixels) 3072
Max resolution (vertical pixels) 2304

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Product Summary

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Quality lens

Vibration reduction

High light sensitivity

Only 3x optical zoom

Against

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Very noisy at higher ISOs

Sluggish shutter speed

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