Nikon CoolPix S710

Nikon set out to make a camera that was small enough to fit in your pocket while still being able to take high quality, high resolution photographs. The result is the CoolPix S710.

The CoolPix S710 features a stainless steel body that not only looks good but adds durability. Aside from its size it is rather unassuming. It has the typical compact camera layout, that is, lens off center on the front, power button on top, and all the controls on the rear.

Standout Features

• 14.5 Megapixel Image Sensor
• 3.6x Optical Zoom
• Optical Image Stabilization
• 3 Inch High Resolution LCD Monitor

Features

Capturing images at 14.5 megapixels ensures that you will have the resolution necessary to crop and edit your photos. We don’t always capture the perfect image on the first attempt. The high resolution sensor gives us amateurs more wiggle room when it comes to capturing the moment.

The 3.6x optical zoom NIKKOR lens with 28mm wide-angle capability will make sure you are able to capture the action. Even subjects that are farther away are no match for the 3.6x optical zoom equipped on the Nikon CoolPix S710.

The high performance optical lens shift image stabilizer helps reduce blurry images caused by shaky hands or any other unsteady mounting surface. Since the S710 uses an optical image stabilizer there is no reduction in resolution or loss of quality when using the feature.

Viewing images on the Nikon CoolPix S710 is easy thanks to the 3 inch high resolution LCD monitor. The screen has a wide viewing angle which makes it easier to share photos with a group of your friends. The screen also has an anti-reflective coating, making it easier to use during mid-day when the sun’s light is at its harshest.

The smile mode helps detect smiles to help capture the perfect picture.

Summary of Reviews

The quality of the images created by the Nikon CoolPix S710 was good enough to impress most expert reviewers. The wide angle lens made it easy to film subjects a little closer than normal, or rather capture more in a scene than usual. The camera was a little sluggish and wasn’t quite as fast as other cameras in its class. This might bother some digital SLR users who want to use this to complement their dSLR. The menu navigation was a little tricky and had a somewhat steep learning curve. For some reason you can’t use the optical zoom in movie mode. Overall the camera packs a lot of features into a design that is among the smallest available. The S710 didn’t shoot quite as fast as some of its competitors, which may bother some dSLR users.

Users were attracted to the CoolPix S710 for its small size and excellent picture quality. There was no noise visible on pictures taken with lower ISO settings. The ability to manually adjust the f-stop and shutter speed gives the camera a little extra edge to its competition. The physical appearance of the S710 is also top-notch. The stainless steel finish is not only beautiful but also durable.

Summary

The Nikon CoolPix S710 combines a wide range of features into a very compact, class-leading chassis. Although it isn’t as fast as we would like, its image quality make it hard to resist.