Nikon Coolpix S7c Review

Review Date: November 24th 2006

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Conclusion

Ratings (out of 5)
Design	4.5
Features	4
Ease-of-Use	4
Image Quality	4
Value for Money	3.5

The Nikon Coolpix S7c is is best described as an incremental upgrade of the older 6 megapixel S6 camera, adding a few new features, some of which are more beneficial than others. The upgrade to a 7 megapixel sensor is more important to the Nikon marketing team than to the general consumer, allowing them to keep up to speed in the great megapixel race. More significant for you is the expansion of the ISO range and the addition of the Electronic Vibration Reduction mode. They combine well to allow you to take sharp photos in much lower light conditions than the S7c's predecessor, although the EVR system isn't as effective as a true optical-based anti-shake system. The "S" in Nikon Coolpix S7c stands for "Style", and this camera certainly delivers on that promise. The Nikon S7c is one of the most distinctive point and shoot compact cameras on the market today, with an overall style that is subtle yet pleasing. The large 3 inch LCD screen is a joy to use, and the rotary wheel on the back of the camera echoes the Apple iPod. Pictmotion movies are a nice addition for sharing your images in a dynamic slide-show format, complete with your own songs, and the Nikon menu system is very easy to view and use. As a camera that is good to look at, the Nikon Coolpix S7c fits the bill, but does it take good photos? Thankfully yes - on the whole pictures from this camera are well-exposed, relatively noise-free up to ISO 400, with little purple-fringing. The only flies in the ointment are blurred corners and vignetting at the 35mm wide-angle focal length and poor night shots. Obviously, as the S7c is strictly a point and shoot camera, it offers very little in the way of creative controls, but it's perfectly suited to it's target audience. If you're looking for a stylish, slim, point-and-shoot compact camera with the added bonus of wireless connectivity, then make sure to take a look at the Nikon Coolpix S7c.

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