Nikon Coolpix S640 Review

#1 Frank S

Glad to see that Nikon is finally putting some effort into its making a good point and shoot cameras. I love Nikon DSLRs, particularly the D90, but all the Nikon point and shoots were dreadful. Hopefully, the 640 signals a change in attitude.

5:03 pm - Thursday, November 12, 2009

#2 Norfolk Turkey

For £125 some of those sample images are stunning, especially when compared to more expensive rivals. But then a quick search will show that most retailers are selling the S640 for much more than £125.

I can’t agree with Frank S that “all the Nikon point and shoots were awful”. They have made some very good P&S cameras in their time, however recently they seem to have lost focus (so to speak). In particular the loss of the, admittedly flawed, P6000 has left the Coolpix range without a flagship. You can’t really call the P90 a serious camera without a raw capability. Maybe the S640 signals a return to form, or maybe it’s just a blip in an otherwise downward curve.

9:51 pm - Thursday, November 12, 2009

#3 Darryl

That price is wrong BTW - links to the wrong model.  The S640 is here: http://www.camerabox.co.uk/product1.asp?ProductName=Nikon Coolpix S640 Black&ProductID=9536 £189.99 inc. VAT

8:52 pm - Saturday, November 14, 2009