Digital Camera News and Reviews

Nikon Coolpix S630

Imaging Resource has tested the Nikon Coolpix S630 compact digital camera. This Nikon camera feature 7x optical zoom and a sleek and compact camera body.

Some key features for the Nikon Coolpix S630:
-7x optical zoom lens
-12 megapixel image sensor
-2.7″ LCD screen
-ISO sensitivity from 64 to 6400
-Image stabilization
-Face detection

Imaging Resource ends up giving the Nikon Coolpix S630 a “Dave’s Pick” award as it is pretty good performer for snapshot photographers, but more enthusiastic photographer might want to look elsewhere. Especially prints score high and the nice 7x zoom lens in a compact body, but it scores a bit lower on color performance and white balance.
Read the full review of the Nikon Coolpix S630 camera here.

Nikon Coolpix S630

Digital Camera Resource Page has reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S630 compact camera. This Nikon camera features a 12 megapixel sensor and a 7x optical zoom lens.

Some key features for the Nikon Coolpix S630:
-12 megapixel sensor
-7x optical zoom (37 – 260mm)
-2.7″ LCD screen
-44MB of built-in memory

Digital Camera Resource Page ends up giving the Nikon Coolpix S630 camera a not so good rating as the photo quality the camera is able to produce is not the best. The Nikon camera focuses slowly in low light and is noisy at higher ISO levels.
On the positive side you get a 7x optical zoom lens in a very compact body and accurate colors in your pictures.
Read the full review of the Nikon Coolpix S630 digital camera here.

Nikon Coolpix S630

Nikon announced a bunch of digital cameras today and among them we find the Nikon Coolpix S630 that is closely related to the S620. The camera feature a 7x optical zoom lens, 12 megapixel sensor and 2.7″ LCD screen

Some key features for the Nikon Coolpix S630:
-12 megapixel sensor
-7x optical zoom (37 – 260mm)
-2.7″ LCD screen
-44MB of built-in memory

The Nikon Coolpix S630 will be available in February 2009 and cost about $280.

Press release:
Nikon Unveils S630 New Pocket-Sized 7x Zoom Digital Camera

New Nikon Style Series Cameras Offer Innovation and Design

MELVILLE, NY (Feb. 2, 2009) – Sleek design, and innovative technology come together in Nikon’s new Style Series cameras, giving consumers a variety of options to find a camera that reflects their tastes, style and expertise. With the S630, users get incredible zoom capabilities in a pocket-sized camera. Not only do the new cameras provide consumers with choice, they leverage proven Nikon technologies to take the guess work out of photography and help ensure every picture is a beautiful picture. In addition to the S630, Nikon also introduced the new S620 and the S220.

“Our new COOLPIX S-Series cameras combine a series of standard features that enhance consumers’ picture taking experience, with unique elements that reflect their individuality,” said Bill Giordano, General Manager Marketing, COOLPIX for Nikon Inc. “When consumers pull one of the new S-Series camera from their bag or pocket, the camera looks as great as the pictures they take.”

All S-Series cameras incorporate Nikon’s world-class NIKKOR lenses, which deliver extremely accurate and high-speed focusing, and Nikon’s EXPEED™ digital image processing concept, which ensures high-quality pictures with stunning color and sharpness. The S-Series cameras also include elements of the enhanced Smart Portrait System, which assists in getting smiling subjects free of red-eye and blinking; 4-Way Vibration Reduction (VR) Image Stabilization, resulting in blur-free pictures, even in low light or unsteady conditions; and Scene Auto Selector, which automatically recognizes the scene in your camera and adjusts the camera settings.

Specific camera features include:

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S630: Pocket-sized camera with Sure Grip design and 7x Optical Zoom; 12 megapixels; 2.7-inch LCD with anti-reflection coating; Sport Continuous Mode for up to 11 fps1; Scene Auto Selector; Smart Portrait System (Smile Mode, Blink Proof, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix™, Enhanced Face-Priority AF); 4-Way VR Image Stabilization (Optical VR by CCD shift, Motion Detection, High ISO up to 64002, Best Shot Selector); Available in five colors: Jet Black, Royal Purple, Midnight Blue, Ruby Red and Titanium Silver.
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S620: 4x-wide Optical Zoom; 12.2 megapixels; Incredibly quick start-up time of 0.7 seconds; Subject Tracking; 2.7-inch LCD with anti-reflection coating and wide viewing angle; Scene Auto Selector; Smart Portrait System (Smile Mode, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Enhanced Face-Priority AF, D-Lighting); 4-Way VR Image Stabilization (Optical VR by lens shift, Motion Detection, High ISO up to 6400 at FULL resolution, Best Shot Selector); Available in five colors: Noble Purple, Jet Black, Dusty Pink, Sky Blue and Rich Pearl.
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S220: Slim body design (less than 0.7-inches) with 2.5-inch LCD; 10 megapixels; 3x Optical Zoom; Scene Auto Selector; Smart Portrait System (Smile Mode, Blink Proof, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Enhanced Face-Priority AF, D-Lighting); 4-Way VR Image Stabilization (Electronic VR, Motion Detection, High ISO up to 2000, Best Shot Selector); Available in six colors: Plum, Graphite Black, Cobalt Blue, Aqua Green, Magenta and Warm Silver.

The new COOLPIX S-Series cameras will be available nationwide February 2009. The S630 will retail for $279.95; the S620 will retail for $269.95; and S220 will retail for $149.95. In addition to these three cameras, Nikon also introduced the new S230, which boasts Nikon’s Touch Screen technology (for more information, please see press release, “NIKON UNVEILS NEW S230 TOUCH SCREEN DIGITAL CAMERA,” Feb. 2, 2009).

For more information about the new COOLPIX cameras, please visit www.nikonusa.com.