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Nikon COOLPIX S60

10.0 megapixels, first seen: 26 February 2008

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  • User Score (618)
    8.0 8.0 from 618 reviewers
  • Expert Score (23)
    7.1 7.1 from 23 reviewers
  • Design (7)
    8.6 8.6 from 7 reviewers
  • Value for money (3)
    8.9 8.9 from 3 reviewers
  • Features (9)
    7.5 7.5 from 9 reviewers
  • Ease of use (3)
    8.6 8.6 from 3 reviewers
  • Performance (6)
    6.4 6.4 from 6 reviewers
  • Picture quality (7)
    7.7 7.7 from 7 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • love the display, touchscreen is awesome, touch screen awesome, fun features for teens, form factor is perfect
  • added weight and size, auto focus shutter, dificult to hold securely, odd button positions, always freezes up

This is one camera you’re going to love to touch!

  • 3.5-inch wide touch screen high-resolution LCD
  • 10.0 effective megapixels for high-precision image quality
  • 5x Zoom-NIKKOR lens
  • High performance image sensor shift VR image stabilization
  • ISO 3200 capability
  • Touch your subject to lock autofocus and exposure
  • Portrait One-touch Zoom for automatic zoom
  • Automatic image rotation
  • Paint Function to personalize photos with handwritten memos, colorful borders and…

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

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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  • Reviews of Nikon COOLPIX S60

  1. Nikon Coolpix S60

    Reviewer: Neo Camera
    21 January 2009
    Overall 5
    5.0
     

    This ultra-compact packs a somewhat wide 5X optical zoom lens and a 3.5" LCD in a 1" thick body, along with a 10 megapixels sensor and vibration reduction. A touch screen interface replaces most controls resulting in a frustratingly slow interface for anything more than pure point-and-shoot operation. Read more

  2. Nikon Coolpix S60

    Reviewer: Wired
    1 December 2008
    Overall 5
    5.0
     

    Pocket Digicam Looks Good, But It's Too Touchy 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. In this case, beauty is only skin deep. It's immediately obvious that the S60's touch panel is what separates it from other point-and-shoot cameras. Other than the power and shutter buttons, all of the camera's... Read more

  3. Nikon COOLPIX S60

    Reviewer: AskMen.com
    9 December 2008
    Overall 8
    8.3
     

    I ntroduced this past summer, the Nikon COOLPIX S60 is a stylish camera that carries on the form and functionality of this popular point-and-shoot product line. The bold, compact display of the Nikon COOLPIX S60 is highlighted by a 3.5-inch LCD screen and its unique touch-panel control system. The 10-megapixel resolution of the S60 consistently delivers high-quality pictures, and the 5x zoom lens allows for dynamic telephoto shooting. In the COOLPIX tradition, Nikon has... Read more

  4. Nikon Coolpix S60

    Reviewer: Digital Photography Interface
    4 August 2009

    Armed with 10 megapixels, a 5X zoom lens with optical image stabilization and a large 3.5 inch touchscreen, the Nikon Coolpix S60 is set to compete with the plenty of ultra-compact cameras in the market, creeping closer to its direct rival, the Sony T900 in terms of feature set. The Nikon Coolpix S60 does several things right – such as the great touchscreen interface, decent feature set, plenty of scene modes with auto scene selection and the big bunch of retouch... Read more

  5. Nikon Coolpix S60 (burgundy)

    Reviewer: CNET
    10 November 2008
    Overall 7
    7.0
    Design 8
    8.0
    Features 7
    7.0
    Performance 6
    6.0
    Picture quality 7
    7.0
     

    The bottom line: 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

  1. Looks good and that's all!!

    Reviewer: A. Williams, Amazon
    26 October 2008 See Product at Amazon ($205.00)
    Overall 2
    2.0
     

    One of the worst cameras I've ever had.The pictures are terrible. I upgraded from a cannon with 6 mps and 3 speed optical zoom which is 100 times better. Very very disappointed. Comment Read more or see product

  2. Best Price ! [...] SMILE !

    Reviewer: J&R
    9 November 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    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 FRIENDLY AND FUN].[...] Read more

  3. Works Great

    Reviewer: Newegg
    26 December 2009
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    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! You'll learn a lot about this camera which will help you take better pictures. Also, the LCD screen, which is very nice, does not do justice to the pictures taken so don't judge the quality of the shot based only on that. Once downloaded to a computer the pics look... Read more

  4. Typical Nikon Point and Shoot flaws

    Reviewer: Amazon
    20 December 2009 See Product at Amazon ($205.00)
    Overall 2
    2.0
     

    In the U.S., Nikon is certainly marketing its point and shoot cameras better than Canon or Sony. The Nikon team uses a simple formula to win market share: Pay young, good looking actors and actresses to promote flashy, novel products. This was the case with the Coolpix S60 - a touch screen, in camera editing, a high megapixel count, Ashton.... But the "good stuff ends there." I purchased the camera for a friend one year ago against my better judgement. I could tell in... Read more or see product

  5. Nikon

    Reviewer: Epinions
    2 September 2009
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    i have owned my nikon coolpix for a little over a year and all of a sudden it would not accept the memory card.  the pictures were generally nice. it seemed as though it knew when i had been drinking and taking pictures because every picture was blurry.  i am assuming you need to have a real steady hand.  the buttons are rather small.  There were occasions were i would set up a picture perfectly and instead of taking this amazing shot i would turn off the camera.... Read more

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