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Nikon COOLPIX S60

10.0 megapixels

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  • User Score (637)
    7.9 7.9 from 637 reviewers
  • Expert Score (15)
    7.6 7.6 from 15 reviewers
  • Design (7)
    7.5 7.5 from 7 reviewers
  • Value for money (19)
    6.7 6.7 from 19 reviewers
  • Features (13)
    6.7 6.7 from 13 reviewers
  • Ease of use (6)
    6.9 6.9 from 6 reviewers
  • Performance (13)
    5.9 5.9 from 13 reviewers
  • Picture quality (17)
    6.6 6.6 from 17 reviewers
  • Reliability (2)
    9.4 9.4 from 2 reviewers
  • Display (8)
    7.1 7.1 from 8 reviewers
  • Video quality (3)
    7.5 7.5 from 3 reviewers
  • Ergonomics (7)
    7.5 7.5 from 7 reviewers
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  • Score Distribution

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5-6
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3-4
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Users:
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. neocamera.com

    review.neocamera.com
    4.0/10
    29 September 2011

    Pure point-and-shoot operation is easy with the Nikon Coolpix S60 and results in well-exposed images with natural colors and a reasonable amount of details. Read more

    • Good automatic white-balance performance, Natural image colors, Good overall exposure based on focus-point, Short shutter-lag, Quick zoom, playback and power-off times, Excellent LCD visibility when not smudged, Good build...
    • Below average image stabilization, Noise at all ISO settings, Strong softness at ISO 400 and 800, Useless ISO 1600 and up, High optical distortion at both ends of zoom, Terribly inneficient and unresponsive interface, Difi...

  2. digitalcameraroundup.com

    30 November 2011

    The Coolpix S60 is an elegant, small and handy camera with a fully internal 5X optical zoom and a unique touchscreen interface that replaces almost all hardware controls. Read more

    • Terrific hi-res 3.5 inch touch screen, Internal 5X optical zoom, Elegant metallic design, Optical lens-shift image stabilization, Face recognition mode with smile and blink detection, Voice recording, Full speed VGA movies...
    • No optical zoom during movies, Touch screen has learning curve, Costly

  3. LAPTOP Magazine

    LAPTOP Magazine
    7.0/10
    4 December 2008

    Roughly the same size (though twice as thick) as the revolutionary iPhone, the appearance and ergonomics of Nikon’s Coolpix S60 ($349) will be reassuringly familiar to Apple aficionados. Read more

  4. Imaging Resource

    Imaging Resource
    27 December 2008

    The Nikon Coolpix S60 features a sleek, compact body housing a sizeable 3.5-inch touchscreen LCD. Thanks to the touchscreen, the Nikon S6 has only two physical buttons on the camera body - power and shutter release... Read more

  5. Wired

    Wired
    27 December 2008

    With its high-gloss metal case and giant 3.5-inch, iPhone-like touchscreen, the Nikon Coolpix S60 just begs to be touched. But your lust will turn to disgust once you get to know this camera’s internal quirks. Read more

    • Sleek and sexy. Fairly easy to use: Its iPhone-like touchscreen is appealing. Respectable 10 megapixels. Compact and lightweight (just 5.7 ounces).
    • Images aren’t very crisp, unless they’re well-lit outdoors shots. Short-lived battery. Overly wide touchscreen leaves no room for your fingers to hold the camera without inadvertently switching settings.

  6. DigitalCameraInfo.com

    DigitalCameraInfo.com
    25 September 2008

    - Stylish look - Tap to focus - Manual white balance Dislikes - Limited manual control - Fragile or no port protection - Sluggish and low resolution touch screen Conclusion Nikon's S60 is a gorgeous slip of a phone, bedecked Read more

  7. CNET

    CNET
    7.0/10
    10 November 2008

    Fun features and chic styling make the Nikon Coolpix S60 a tasty choice for casual point-and-shoot use. However, if you need speed or snapshot perfection, this isn't your camera. Read more

    • Optical image stabilization; 3.5-inch touch-screen LCD; pretty; fun features.
    • Comparatively slow interface; relatively slow for its class; soft images; all but the power and shutter are touch-screen controlled.

  8. PhotographyBLOG

    10/10
    9 March 2009

    Nikon have certainly succeeded in making the Nikon Coolpix S60 stand out from the point-and-shoot digicam crowd, with a distinctive look and feel that extends to its almost completely touchscreen operation. Read more

  9. CNET

    CNET
    7.0/10
    17 November 2008

    Fun features and chic styling make the Nikon Coolpix S60 a tasty choice for casual point-and-shoot use. However, if you need speed or snapshot perfection, this isn't your camera Read more

    • Optical image stabilisation, 89mm touchscreen LCD, Pretty, Fun features
    • Comparatively slow interface, Relatively slow for its class, Soft images, All but the power and shutter are touchscreen controlled

  • User Reviews

  1. Great

    Amazon
    10/10
    Reviewer: airsoftdude, Amazon
    31 May 2011 See Product at Amazon ($159.99)

    It came quickly its a decent camerea and is very cool. Grat customer service. This the first time buying from amazon and i will do it again. Read more or see product

  2. Nikon Coolpix S60

    4.0/10
    Reviewer: Geazer, pcworld.com
    3 weeks ago

    I really wanted to like this camera, since I was replacing my old Nikon Coolpix 5600 that served me well for several years. I had the new Coolpix P60 for several days and shot about 150 pictures under all kinds of conditions. Read more

    • Lots of features for the money, crisp lens, layout similar to previous Coolpix models.
    • Vignetting!

  3. "LOVED THIS CAMERA... until it broke"

    CNET
    6.0/10
    Reviewer: lsnider92, CNET
    13 May 2011

    I had this camera for over a year and I loved it. I drop it and it breaks. I figured that breaking after over a year of normal usage was pretty durable and I really loved the camera so I bought another one. Read more

    • So stylish, Good pictures, easy to operate, ability to draw on screen
    • one drop and done

  4. Best Price ! [...] SMILE !

    J&R
    10/10
    Reviewer: WIZAD101, J&R
    9 November 2009

    I LOVE THE VARIETY OF CREATIVE,COOL CHOICES!! I THINK NIKON SHOULD KEEP THE IDEA OF WRITING ON THE PHOTO AND SAVING IT AND SAVING THE ORIGINAL PHOTO.I THINK IT WILL BE VERY SUCCESSFUL WITH THIS CAMERA,[BECAUSE IT'S KID... Read more

    • Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy to Keep Clean, Easy To Use, Great Picture Quality, LOTS OF CREATIVE CHOICES, Strong Construction
    • NO BAD STUFF HERE

  5. Absolutely Awful!

    2.0/10
    Reviewer: Britt, Nikon
    18 November 2011

    Worst experience of my life!! I've had to get this camera replaced 4 TIMES! That is absolutely RIDICULOUS! Don't get me wrong... the picture quality is amazing but I kid you not, you drop it ONCE and it's DONE. Read more

  6. Works Great

    Newegg
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Pantsh8r, Newegg
    26 December 2009

    Previous reviewer must have had a defective unit as my camera makes no unexpected noises whatsoever. I read lots of reviews of this camera and the common theme, with which I agree, is to read the manual first! Read more

    • Very easy to use. Touch screen is awesome. I took pics inside in regular and low light and they looked great. Video was a bit grainy but it was really low light so I'm sure that had something to do with it. Outside pics lo...
    • Some buttons on the touch screen are so small you have to use your fingernail to hit them. No big problem since they are not the regularly used buttons like zoom.

  7. Coolpix S60

    OneCall
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Phun Photography, OneCall
    3 July 2009

    This camera is about as good as they get at this price. It's not for science or law or anything else of similar import, but it is easy to use and has useful features. Read more

    • Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy To Use, Great Picture Quality
    • Poor Operation in Low Light

  8. Excellent Quality Product!

    Ebay
    10/10
    Reviewer: ashdre4304, Ebay
    23 November 2010 See Product at eBay ($139.49)

    I was in desperate need of a new camera for vacation and I was interested in a touch screen. I live by Nikon as a brand for a camera so this was ideal and I have had such great experience with refurbished equipment that I... Read more or see product

  9. Coolpix S60 Can Do It All !

    B&H Photo
    10/10
    Reviewer: Happy, B&H Photo
    4 February 2009

    This camera is loaded,it has more options than i could have ever imagined. The touch screen makes selecting options a breeze. The camera settings cover everything from indoor,night,outdoor,and snow and thats just a few. Read more

    • Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy to Keep Clean, Easy To Use, Great Picture Quality, Strong Construction
    • Poor Operation in Low Light

  10. Nikon coolpix S60

    CameraWorld.com
    10/10
    Reviewer: Sue, CameraWorld.com
    26 June 2009

    I bought this camera before our Alaskan cruise. I also have a great SLR camera. I found myself using my coolpix more often. I was able to capture the beautiful scenery and enlarge the pictures for beautiful photos. Read more

    • Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy To Use, Great Picture Quality, Strong Construction
    • None

  • WikiFreak Description

Nikon COOLPIX S60

The Nikon COOLPIX S60 is a 10-megapixel digital camera that measures 2.4 x 3.8 x 0.8 inches and weighs 5.1 ounces. It is available in different colors including espresso black, arctic white, burgundy, champagne pink, platinum bronze, and crimson red.

The camera is equipped with Nikkor optics and Optical VR Image Stabilization that eliminates blurs caused by moving objects or camera shakes. It features 5x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom, and 17 different scene modes. It also featur…

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Nikon COOLPIX S60

The Nikon COOLPIX S60 is a 10-megapixel digital camera that measures 2.4 x 3.8 x 0.8 inches and weighs 5.1 ounces. It is available in different colors including espresso black, arctic white, burgundy, champagne pink, platinum bronze, and crimson red.

The camera is equipped with Nikkor optics and Optical VR Image Stabilization that eliminates blurs caused by moving objects or camera shakes. It features 5x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom, and 17 different scene modes. It also features an automatic scene selector which matches shooting situations with one of the 17 scene modes and automatically changes the settings. The camera also offers different special effects including soft, vivid, black & white, and custom effect.

The camera is equipped with Nikon’s Face Priority AF that focuses on up to 12 faces. It is also equipped with D-Lighting technology which enhances only the underexposed areas of still images. Apart from these, the camera offers an in-camera red-eye fix feature.

The Nikon COOLPIX S60 comes with a 3.5-inch touch panel LCD with an anti-reflective coating. This touch panel display is customizable, offering users three different home displays. It can also be used to write memos on photos using an included stylus. Camera controls are also accessed using the touch panel display. Apart from these, the camera is equipped with a Touch Autofocus and Auto Exposure feature that allows users to simply tap on the screen to select a subject . The camera will then automatically set optimal focus and exposure.

The COOLPIX S60 saves still images up to 3648 x 2736 in JPEG format while digital videos are saved in AVI format. It also supports audio recording through its built-in microphone and can play back audio through its built-in speaker.

The COOLPIX S60 comes with approximately 20 megabytes of internal memory and supports the use of SD and SDHC memory cards. It is powered by an Nikon rechargeable lithium ion battery that can take up to 140 shots at full charge.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

The COOLPIX S60 not only adds further polish to the elegant sophistication, smooth curves and beautiful finish of Nikonâ.

  • Camera Type: Compact
  • Resolution: 10.3 Megapixel
  • LCD Screen Size: 3.5 in.
  • Optical Zoom: 5x
  • Digital Zoom: 4x
  • Weight: 0.32 lb.

Specifications

  • Format
    Ultra Compact
  • Max resolution
    3648 x 2736
  • Low resolution
    3648 x 2432, 3584 x 2016, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
  • Image ratio w:h
    4:3, 3:2, 16:9
  • Effective pixels
    10.0 million
  • Sensor photo detectors
    10.3 million
  • Sensor size
    1/2.3 " (6.16 x 4.62 mm, 0.28 cm²)
  • Pixel density
    35 MP/cm²
  • Sensor type
    CCD
  • Sensor manufacturer
    Unknown

Release Date

  • First seen
    26 February 2008

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Previous questions about this product

  • B&W? Speed?

    Does it take black and white pictures? How long is the shutter time after the button is pressed?

    Answered by Lean 2009-12-07:

    Yes, it does and just for a short moment.

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