Nikon Coolpix S230 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom and 3 inch Touch Panel LCD (Warm Silver)
Compatible Mountings | Nikon 1 |
Photo Sensor Technology | CCD |
Supported File Format | JPEG |
Image Stabilization | VR |
Maximum Focal Length | 105 Millimeters |
Optical Zoom | 3 x |
Expanded ISO Minimum | 80 |
Metering Description | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
Brand | Nikon |
Model Name | Coolpix S230 |
About this item
- 10.0-megapixel resolution for photo-quality prints up to 16 x 20 inches
- 3x optical Zoom-Nikkor glass lens; 4-way VR image stabilization
- 3.0-inch touch-screen LCD scren
- Nikon's Smart Portrait System; Red-eye Fix, Face Priority AE and more
- Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
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What You will receive: Qty. 1 Nikon Coolpix S230 10 MP Digital Camera w/ Strap Qty. 1 Nikon EN-EL10 Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery Note: This Camera does not include SD Memory Card with purchase of camera AS-IS SALE No Returns No Warranty FREE SHIPPING is only offered in the 48 Contiguous States
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Auto Focus Technology | Single, Contrast Detection, Live View |
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Display Resolution Maximum | 230,000 |
Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
Photo Sensor Technology | CCD |
Effective Still Resolution | 10 MP |
Maximum Webcam Image Resolution | 10 MP |
JPEG quality level | Normal |
Camera Flash | Built-In |
Image Stabilization | VR |
Flash Modes Description | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Suppressed Flash |
Supported Image Format | JPEG |
Video Capture Format | MJPEG |
Video Capture Resolution | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Video Standard | MPEG 4 |
Viewfinder Type | None |
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Screen Size | 3 Inches |
Display Type | LCD |
Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
Touch Screen Type | Yes |
Dots per screen area | 230,000 |
Model Name | Coolpix S230 |
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Brand | Nikon |
Model Number | S230 Warm Silver |
Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #598,055 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #4,536 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
ASIN | B001PKAFZO |
Color | Warm Silver |
Included Components | Nikon Coolpix S230 Digital Camera, Silver - |
Assembly Required | No |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.58 x 0.79 x 2.24 inches |
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Item Weight | 0.25 Pounds |
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Lens Type | Zoom |
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Optical Zoom | 3 x |
Digital Zoom | 4 x |
Zoom Type | Optical Zoom |
Compatible Mountings | Nikon 1 |
Focus Type | Auto Focus |
Maximum Focal Length | 105 Millimeters |
Minimum Focal Length | 35 Millimeters |
Expanded ISO Maximum | 2000 |
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Expanded ISO Minimum | 80 |
Exposure Control Type | Automatic |
Metering Description | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
Shooting Modes | Fireworks Show, Landscape, Draw, Backlighting, Portrait, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Sunset, Beach/Snow, Party, Panorama, Copy, Museum, Close Up, Food, Sports |
Flash Memory Installed Size | 50 |
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Batteries Required? | Yes |
Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Are Batteries Included | No |
Rechargeable Battery Included | No |
Battery Cell Composition | Lithium Ion |
Battery Description | Nikon EN-EL10 Lithium-ion Battery & charger |
Battery Weight | 1 Grams |
Target Gender | Unisex |
Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Continuous Shooting Speed | 11 |
Wireless Communication Technology | Yes |
Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Memory Storage Capacity | 44 MB |
Special Feature | Built-in Flash |
Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
Skill Level | Professional |
Form Factor | Ultracompact |
Hardware Interface | USB |
Delay between shots | 0.83 seconds |
Photo Sensor Technology | CCD |
Product Description
Product Description
Nikon Coolpix S230 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom and 3 inch Touch Panel LCD (Warm Silver)
From the Manufacturer
Nikon’s slim, stylish Coolpix S230 combines 10.0 effective megapixels with an amazing 3.0-inch high-resolution touch-panel LCD for taking and sharing great pictures. The Coolpix S230 has a 3x optical Zoom-Nikkor glass lens and combined with Nikon’s 4-Way VR Image Stabilization gets you sharp pictures with a touch of ease. The Coolpix S230, with Nikon’s EXPEED image processor and new Smart Portrait System also enables you to get incredible pictures, incredibly easy. Nikon’s Scene Auto Selector automatically analyzes the scene you are taking and adjusts the scene mode for you. All you have to do is compose and click!
Coolpix S230 Highlights
10.0-megapixel resolution for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches
3x optical Zoom-Nikkor glass lens provides exceptional pictures and gets you close to the action
New EXPEED image processor ensures high-quality pictures with stunning color and sharpness
4-Way VR Image stabilization
- Nikon’s Electronic VR image stabilization compensates for the effects of camera shake by adjusting the shutter speed and the ISO to get the optimal results
- Motion Detection automatically detects moving subjects and adjusts shutter speed and the ISO setting to compensate for cameras hake and subject movement
- High ISO up to 2000 capability helps give you sharper results when shooting in low light or capturing fast-moving subjects.
- Nikon’s original Best Shot Selector (BSS) automatically takes up to 10 shots while the shutter is pressed and saves the sharpest image
Scene Auto Selector automatically recognizes the scene in your picture and adjusts camera setting
Nikon’s Smart Portrait System:
- Smile Mode The camera automatically takes the shot when the subject smiles
- Blink proof camera automatically takes two shots and saves the one in which the subject’s eye are open
- In-Camera Red-Eye Fix automatically fixes most instances of red-eye in the camera. You may never see red-eye again
- Enhanced Face-Priority AF - Nikon’s face-finding technology that automatically focuses on faces faster than ever. Up to 12 faces can be detected and Face priority AE adjusts brightness of the subject’s face
- D-Lighting rescues dark or backlit images by improving brightness and detail where needed
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Customers like the value, portability, ease of use, and touch screen of the digital camera. They mention that it takes great photos for the low cost, and is easy to transport. Some appreciate the size, and quality. However, some customers are disappointed with blotchy pictures and disagree on picture quality.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the digital camera. They mention it's an excellent, great point and shoot camera with nice features. Some say the pictures are not sharp but ok if you set to normal mode. Overall, most are impressed with the functions and image quality of this unit.
"...LIKE ME I WOULD LIKE IT HEAVIER THAN WHAT IT IS ANYWAY THE RATINGS ARE ALSO FAIR THE DESIGN IS NICE ITS COMPACT SMALL AND CUTE 5 STAR ON THAT..." Read more
"...It came in four different colors, and seemed pretty durable. I read the reviews and I second-guessed myself from purchasing it...." Read more
"This is a great little camera with a whole host of presets that allow you to take pictures in almost any setting, at the touch of the screen...." Read more
"...easy to fit (see my other review) in the Dicapac pouch, and useful for grab-shots as well...." Read more
Customers find the digital camera easy to use. They mention that it is simple and quick to use, with clear instructions.
"...The camera is so easy to use. The touchscreen (which is plastic) is great. It doesnt leave behind finger prints or anything!..." Read more
"...The touch screen is easy to use and making using the camera very easy...." Read more
"...It is super easy to use and we get 8X10 pictures made all the time and they look great! You can print up to 16X20 and still get a good quality...." Read more
"...itself has several different options for shooting and it is somewhat simple. It is very sleek and the portability is great!..." Read more
Customers like the touch screen of the digital camera. They mention that it is easy to use and makes using the camera very easy. Some appreciate the 3 inch touch screen, which allows them to crop their photos.
"...The touch-screen aspect is good, but a little hard to learn -- takes some time to figure out which button to push to access the touch-screen, and..." Read more
"...A plus is the touch screen, that feature I love. So all in all it's ok but I would have gone with a diffrent camera." Read more
"...The touch screen is easy to use and making using the camera very easy...." Read more
"...Even though it's not iPhone-like touch screen, there's still the feeling that you can do everything with your fingers...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the digital camera. They mention that it takes great photos for the low cost and is a great purchase.
"...If you're interested in purchasing a good quality, reasonably priced, fun digital camera then this is definately worth a look!" Read more
"...try it out if you were looking for a low budget and cute looking camera...." Read more
"...One day I saw it on Amazon, the price was excellent, and I saw FREE SHIPPING.BINGO....I hit the order button." Read more
"...This camara is easy, fast and takes great photos for the low cost. Love the touchscreen thought sometimes it can be fussy." Read more
Customers find the size of the digital camera perfect. They say it's compact, small, and easy to fit in their pocket. Some say it makes the screen bigger.
"...WHAT IT IS ANYWAY THE RATINGS ARE ALSO FAIR THE DESIGN IS NICE ITS COMPACT SMALL AND CUTE 5 STAR ON THAT..." Read more
"...This little camera was easy to fit (see my other review) in the Dicapac pouch, and useful for grab-shots as well...." Read more
"...The fact that it has very few buttons, makes the screen bigger, plus the camera itslef is very lightweight...." Read more
"...Easy, you can crop on the touchscree which is great. It's small and easy to handle/use. Clear pictures...." Read more
Customers find the portability of the digital camera great. They say it's easy to transport and takes good quality photos.
"...ABOUT THE PHYSICAL QUALITY OF THE CAMERA, THE CAMERA IS LIGHT AND ITS EVEN LIGHTER THAN MY BLACKBERRY CURVE (CELLPHONE) SOME PEOPLE..." Read more
"...complained how cheap that is... but it makes the camera nice, and light-weight! Anyhow, next complaint was POOR picture quality...." Read more
"...has very few buttons, makes the screen bigger, plus the camera itslef is very lightweight...." Read more
"...The plum color is beautiful, it is sleek, thin, lightweight and looks perfect...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the picture quality of the camera. Some mention that the pictures look great, while others say that they are grainy and out of focus. The quality of screen isn't the best, but it gets the job done really fine.
"...BETTER PICTURE OUTPUT ... AND ON THIS CAMERA NIKON S230, THE PICTURE IS JUST FAIR THE PRICE I'D PAYED FOR IS JUST MATCHES THE QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT..." Read more
"...Picture quality is great, 3x zoom is better than any the previous digital cameras i've owned and, given its diversity, it's good value for..." Read more
"...Anyhow, next complaint was POOR picture quality. All you need to do is change the ISO and ta-da, no more grainy pics. The features are endless on it!..." Read more
"...Image quality indoors and out was excellent. As far as I'm concerned, you can't beat Nikon optics." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the blotchy quality of the camera. They say that the pictures are grainy, fuzzy, and blurry. Some reviewers also mention that the touchscreen was blurry and the pictures were awful.
"...THEY ARE SOME PICTURE THAT ARE ACTUALLY GRAINY BLURRED AND A CELLPHONE-LIKE PHOTO'S ... BUT YOU HAVE TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT SETTING FOR IT FOR THE..." Read more
"...But this camera is terrible! The pictures it takes are grainy, fuzzy, blurry and almost never in focus...." Read more
"...as i got it i put in the battery and started taking pictures...they were grainy!..." Read more
"...in mu home and all the pictures on the screen were either blurry or grainy...." Read more
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THIS REVIEW IS FOR THE PERSON WHO IS REALLY LOOKING FOR A GOOD UN-BIAS REVIEW. IM 30YR.OLD GUY WHO REALLY LOVES THE DIGITAL AND ELECTRONIC WORLD & STUFF... I DID MY RESEARCH READ THE REVIEWS WATCH THE VIDEO REVIEWS AND ALL THAT STUFF BUT NOTHING SEEMS TO EXPLAIN MORE ABOUT THE REALITY OF HAVING ONE OF IT...
LETS TALK ABOUT THE PICTURE QUALITY ...
YES IT HAS GOOD PICTURE QUALITY BUT NOT EXCELLENT I WILL RATE IT AS A 4 STAR ... ABOUT THESE PEOPLE THAT WAS SAYING IT HAS A BAD PICTURE >>> BUBBLY,SANDY,GRAINY AND ALL THAT... THEY ARE ALSO TRUE !!! THEY ARE SOME PICTURE THAT ARE ACTUALLY GRAINY BLURRED AND A CELLPHONE-LIKE PHOTO'S ... BUT YOU HAVE TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT SETTING FOR IT FOR THE RIGHT SITUATION AND LOCATION - LIKE INDOORS/PARTY AND STUFF, NIGHT-PHOTO SHOTS, THE BACKGROUND LIGHTING, AND ALL THAT STUFF. ABOUT THE NIGHT SHOTS I WILL CONSIDER IT AS AN EXCELLENT NIGHT SHOOTER THE PICTURE IS ALMOST AS GOOD AS WHEN THE SUN IS UP WELL OF COURSE THE CLOSER THE TARGET IS THE BETTER... CLOSE UP PICTURES ARE ALSO FAIR... BUT IT WILL BE ON ITS BEST ON ABOUT 3-5 FEET ON A SUNLIGHT SITUATION OR EVEN FARTHER... DONT GET FOOLED ABOUT THE MEGA PIXELS IT DOESN'T MEAN THAT YOU SET YOUR CAMERA ON ITS MAXIMUM PICTURE SIZE IT MEANS THAT YOU WOULD GET THE BEST PICTURE QUALITIES - TAKE NOTE THAT MORE STEADY HANDS CAN TAKE MORE BETTER QUALITY PICTURES
QUALITY PICTURES - YOU CAN GET THAT ON THE TYPE OF THE CAMERA LENSES... OF COURSE THE BETTER LENS THE BETTER PICTURE OUTPUT ... AND ON THIS CAMERA NIKON S230, THE PICTURE IS JUST FAIR THE PRICE I'D PAYED FOR IS JUST MATCHES THE QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT... I WILL STILL CONSIDER IT THAT I'M STILL A WINNER BY CHOOSING THIS CAMERA... MONEY WISE QUALITY WISE ...
ABOUT THE PHYSICAL QUALITY OF THE CAMERA,
THE CAMERA IS LIGHT AND ITS EVEN LIGHTER THAN MY BLACKBERRY CURVE (CELLPHONE) SOME PEOPLE LIKE IT HEAVY AND AS SOLID AS POSSIBLE AND SOME LIKE IT LIGHT .. LIKE ME I WOULD LIKE IT HEAVIER THAN WHAT IT IS ANYWAY THE RATINGS ARE ALSO FAIR THE DESIGN IS NICE ITS COMPACT SMALL AND CUTE 5 STAR ON THAT
ADVICE - WHATS GOOD AND WHATS NOT
IF YOU ARE THE TYPE OF PERSON THAT JUST WANT TO POINT AND SHOT THIS IS NOT FOR YOU THIS CAMERA WILL BE MORE APPRECIATED IF YOU FIND THE RIGHT SETTING FOR THE RIGHT SITUATION AND LOCATION ... IT WILL BE MORE SETTINGS THAN YOU WOULD THOUGHT AND ITS A TOUCH SCREEN... THAT WOULD GIVE YOU SOME DIFFICULTIES TOO IF YOU DONT USE THE POINTER THE 3INCHES SCREEN IS FAIR BUT(PLASTIC)... AND THE PICTURE WILL BE BETTER TO SEE ON YOUR COMPUTER OR MONITOR
IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION EMAIL ME... [...]
AND I WILL TRY TO ANSWER WHAT YOU NEED MORE TO KNOW...
THANK YOU FOR READING MY REVIEW
I SHOULD PUT 4 STAR BUT 5 STAR IS WHAT YOU GUYS READ TO COMPARE IT JUST TO 1 STAR AND THIS IS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT... HEHEHE GOT CHA ...
The touchscreen was one of the main reasons I bought this particular camera and although it did seem gimmicky at first, I soon found it a joy to operate. It takes a little while to get used to navigating through the touchscreen options, particularly if you're the owner of an IPod touch or IPhone. The camera doesn't operate in the same manner as those devices, but quick read through the manual and a bit of trial and error and it soon becomes second nature.
If you're interested in purchasing a good quality, reasonably priced, fun digital camera then this is definately worth a look!
Unfortunately, Ashton Kutcher lied to me! Well, maybe not really. But this camera is terrible! The pictures it takes are grainy, fuzzy, blurry and almost never in focus. The 3" LCD screen is made of plastic and feels VERY cheap. The images on it are far from crystal clear- Hey Nikon, Apple knew enough to ditch the plastic screen on its iPhone before it was released, you should do the same with this thing!
I also had issues with the smile mode and blink proof functions, which is to say they didn't work. In fact, the camera almost never recognized where the subject's face was in the photo.
Believe me when I say I spent hours reading through the manual and adjusting the settings on the camera in an effort to improve the picture quality. Alas, the problem was with the device and not the user.
In the end, I sent the Nikon back and instead purchased a Samsung SL620. I'll let you know how it is once I've used it a bit - it just arrived today. But do yourself a favor and steer clear of this one, it's hopeless!