Nikon Coolpix S520 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The Nikon Coolpix S520 is an 8 megapixel digital camera that can slip into a pocket. It has a 3x optical ...

Review summary: The Nikon Coolpix S520 is a pocket sized camera. It is available in black, silver and plum. Features include 8 megapixels, a 3x optical zoom lens and image stabilisation. It is an easy to use snapshot camera.

Pros: Ease of use - small size -

Cons: Scenic shots - start up time and shutter lag

Verdict: This is a small snapshot camera, available at the cheaper end of the market. It is easy to use and has an unfussy design. Picture quality was mixed in my tests.

Review summary: nikon coolpix s520 review: Despite its suave looks, the Nikon Coolpix S520 is a safe pair of hands rather than a glamorous catch. A light feature set and an absence of sexy characteristics mean it fails to stand out on any criteria except price -- but it

Pros: Acceptable image quality, Affordable price point

Cons: Counter-intuitive menu/mode buttons, Underwhelming screen, Light on features

Verdict: Despite its suave looks, the Nikon Coolpix S520 is a safe pair of hands rather than a glamorous catch. A light feature set and an absence of sexy characteristics mean it fails to stand out on any criteria except price -- but it is a solid-gold bargain.

Review summary: If price is a major deciding factor in your next digital camera purchase, the Nikon Coolpix S520 is a solid-gold hit. Priced affordably, it's also the epitome of point-and-shoot compacts -- simple features and performance that boasts maximum ease and mini

Pros: It takes pictures -- we can't think of anything else

Cons: Counter-intuitive menu/mode buttons; underwhelming screen; light on features

Verdict: Despite its suave looks, the Nikon Coolpix S520 is a safe pair of hands rather than a glamorous catch. A light feature set and an absence of sexy characteristics mean it fails to stand out on any criteria except price -- but it is a solid-gold bargain