Nikon Coolpix S2500 Review

4.0

May 27, 2011 | Matt Grayson |

Main Rivals

Listed below are some of the rivals of the Nikon Coolpix S2500.

Canon PowerShot A3200 IS

The new Canon PowerShot A3200 IS camera is firmly aimed at photography beginners. Offering a wealth of auto modes, 14 megapixel sensor, 5x zoom lens, 3 inch LCD screen, 720p movies and an attractive price tag of less than £125 / $150, the A3200 IS looks like the perfect family camera. Read our Canon PowerShot A3200 IS review to find out if that's the case...

Casio EX-Z800

The Casio EX-Z800 is an entry-level compact camera that delivers a lot of bang for your buck. A mere £125 / $150 snags you a 14 megapixel, pleasingly simple and stylish point-and-shoot with a wide-angle 4x zoom lens, 2.7 inch LCD screen and 720p HD movies. Find out if this is the right budget camera for you by reading our in-depth Casio EX-Z800 review.

Fujifilm FinePix Z70

The slim and stylish Fujifilm FinePix Z70 is aimed squarely at the teenage market, with easy uploads to YouTube and Facebook, point and shoot operation, a sliding lens cover, and a range of bright metallic colours. The Z70 also makes a great family camera, with a robust metal body, 5x zoom, 2.7 inch LCD, high-definition movie recording, and a very attractive price-tag of £129.99 / $149.95. Read our expert Fujifilm FinePix Z70 review.

Kodak Easyshare M580

The Kodak Easyshare M580 is a new entry-level camera with some advanced features, including a wide-angle 8x zoom lens, 14 megapixel sensor, HD video and a large 3 inch LCD screen. Officially retailing for £179.99 / $199.95, read our expert Kodak Easyshare M580 Review.

Olympus FE-5030

The Olympus FE-5030 is a new slim, stylish and simplified compact camera that won't break the bank. Featuring a 14 megapixel sensor, 5x 26-130mm zoom lens, and a 2.7 inch LCD screen, the FE 5030 is priced at £139.99. Zoltan-Arva Toth finds out if that's money well spent in our Olympus FE-5030 review.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS37

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS37 (also known as the DMC-FH27) is a new touch-screen compact camera with an appealingly versatile 8x zoom lens. Costing £199 / $229, the FS37 / FH27 is aimed at the beginner end of the market, yet still offers some advanced features including 720p HD movies and Panasonic's reliable intelligent Auto mode. Read our expert Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS37 review now.

Pentax Optio RZ10

Not everyone needs a digital camera with all the latest bells and whistles. Enter stage left the new Pentax Optio RZ10, a 10x travelzoom camera with a 14 megapixel sensor, 720p HD movies and a 2.7 inch screen, all for under £175 / $200. Read our Pentax Optio RZ10 Review to find out if it has cut too many corners...

Samsung PL90

The Samsung PL90 is a budget digital camera with a unique twist - it has a built-in USB connector that allows quick and easy transfer of your photos to a computer. The 12 megapixel PL90 also offers a 4x wide-angle zoom lens, 2.7 inch LCD screen and VGA video recording. Read our in-depth Samsung PL90 review complete with sample images and video.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 is a new 14 megapixel compact camera with an ultra-wide angle 24-140mm 5x lens, complete with fast f/2.8 aperture, ISO 3200 and SteadyShot anti-shake system. The W380 has a raft of auto features aimed at improving your pictures, from the Easy shooting mode for complete beginners to the Sweep Panorama mode that never fails to impress. Heavily based on the WX1 camera that we enthusiastically reviewed at the end of 2009, does the Sony W380 succeed in bringing a similar feature set to a wider audience? Read our Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 review to find out...

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