Nikon Coolpix S6200 review

A stylish 16MP compact with a 10x zoom lens, 720p video and choice of five colours

Nikon Coolpix S6200
A stylish camera with a 10x zoom lens built-in

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The Selective Colour mode creates a popular effect in-camera

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The Selective Colour mode works well on close-ups as well as landscape scenes

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The Selective Colour mode can be as subtle or bold as you like, depending on your shot

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Exposures are generally well-balanced

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Exposures are generally well-balanced

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The 250mm equivalent telephoto setting is useful for picking out distant details

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The 25mm equivalent wide angle is great for capturing wider scenes

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Macro performance is reasonably good, and the results are sharp

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The 10x zoom lens produces images that are sharp from edge to edge

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When the lens is pre-focused, shutter lag is minimal

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Colours are vibrant with the default settings

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