Hardware Secrets
Home | Camera | Case | CE | Cooling | CPU | Input | Memory | Mobile | Motherboard | Networking | Power | Storage | Video | Other
Content
Articles
First Look
Gabriel's Blog
News
Reviews
Tutorials
Main Menu
About Us
Awarded Products
Compare Prices
Datasheets
Dictionary
Download
Drivers
Forums
Links
Manufacturer Finder
Newsletter
On The Web
RSS Feed
Test Your Skills
Twitter
Newsletter
Subscribe today!
Search




Recommended
The Digital Photography Book
The Digital Photography Book, by Scott Kelby (Peachpit Press), starting at $14.88
Home » Camera
Nikon Coolpix S600 Camera Review
Author: Sandy Berger
Type: Reviews Last Updated: August 20, 2008
Page: 1 of 6
Real-time pricing for Nikon 25594.
Nikon Nikon Coolpix S600 Point & Shoot Digital Camera - Slate Black 25594 4x Digital Zoom - 2.7 Active Matrix TFT Color LCD
Buy.com: $119.99

Introduction

Nikon boasts their Coolpix S600 as the camera with the world’s fastest start-up time and the world’s most compact design. We set out to check out these claims as well as to test the capabilities of this small point-and-shoot camera. We will look at the S600 from the view-point of the everyday photographer.

As shown in Figure 1, the Coolpix S600 comes with a rechargeable lithium ion battery, battery charger with power cable, A/V and USB interface cables, English and Spanish instruction  manuals, quick start guide, and wrist strap. It has one CD entitled “Nikon’s Software Suite for Coolpix” which includes the Nikon Transfer program that allows you to transfer your photos from the camera to a PC or Mac computer, Apple QuickTime 7 for playback of videos, and Panorama Maker for stitching photos together to make panoramic views.


click to enlarge
Figure 1: What’s in the box.

The Nikon S600 is enclosed in an all-metal case that is both sturdy and attractive. Although Nikon calls the color slate black, as shown in Figure 2, it is not pure black, actually appears to be more like brushed aluminum. In fact, depending on the lighting, at times the camera has a bronze-look.

At approximately 88.5 x 53 x 22.5 mm (3.5 x 2.1 x 0.9 in), we cannot argue with Nikon about this camera being the world’s most compact design. The slightly rounded edges soften the boxy-look of the camera and allow it to easily slip into a pocket. The size and shape make it fairly easy to grip for those special moments. Yet there is no handgrip area, so those with slippery fingers may want use the included wrist strap for insurance.

 
click to enlarge
Figure 2: The Nikon Coolpix S600.

Pages (6): [1] 2 3 4 5 6 »
Print Version | Send to Friend | | Bookmark Article | Comments (0)

Related Content
  • Nikon Coolpix S1 Review
  • Olympus SP-570UZ Digital Camera Review
  • Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 Review
  • Everything You Need to Know About Digital Camera Lenses
  • Nikon Coolpix S640 Digital Camera Review

  • Recommended Deal.
    Canon 2762B003Canon 2762B003

    Canon Rebel XS 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens Black Camera & Photo XS Black Canon Rebel XS 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens Black 2762B003 XS Black

    Amazon: $496.54 Buy.com: $600.99
    BuyDig: $499.00 Abe's of Maine: $499.00

    RSSLatest News
    Sparkle Announces 2 GB GeForce GT 220 Video Card
    March 19, 2010 - 10:17 AM PST
    PowerColor Launches HD 5770 Eyefinity 5 Video Card
    March 19, 2010 - 9:59 AM PST
    In Win Intros IRONCLAD Mid-Tower Case
    March 19, 2010 - 9:39 AM PST
    A-Data Intros 8 GB DDR3 Memory Kit
    March 17, 2010 - 3:40 PM PST
    Intel Launches Xeon 5600 Series and Core i7-980X Processor
    March 16, 2010 - 3:46 PM PST
    Intel Launches 40 GB X25-V SSD Drive
    March 15, 2010 - 1:43 PM PST
    Arctic Cooling Intros Cooler for Radeon HD 5970 and HD 5870
    March 12, 2010 - 12:19 PM PST
    OCZ Announces 32 GB Onyx SSD Unit
    March 10, 2010 - 4:08 PM PST
    MSI Launches X-Slim X360 Laptop
    March 9, 2010 - 4:15 PM PST
    Spire Launches TherMax Eclipse II CPU Cooler
    March 8, 2010 - 2:59 PM PST
    .:: More News ::.

    RSSLatest Content
    All Mobile Celeron Models
    Epson WorkForce 610 All-in-One Printer Review
    All Core i5 Models
    Mionix Naos 5000 Mouse Review
    Arctic Cooling E361-WM Earphones Review
    Don’t Let Your IT Projects Become Vaporware
    OCZ Z Series 850 W Power Supply Review
    HIS Radeon HD 5570 Fan Video Card Review
    Core i7-980X CPU Review
    Gelid Tranquillo CPU Cooler Review
    How to Discover Your Power Supply Real Manufacturer
    OCZ Z Series 1000 W Power Supply Review
    Amacrox Free Earth 85PLUS 650 W Power Supply Review
    ECS A890GXM-A Motherboard
    ASUS M4A89GTD PRO/USB3 Motherboard Review

    Our Most Popular Articles
    Maximum CPU Temperature
    1,155,877 views
    How to Find Out Your Motherboard Manufacturer and Model
    818,862 views
    nVidia Chips Comparison Table
    743,752 views
    Connecting Two PCs Using a USB-USB Cable
    673,229 views
    How To Correctly Apply Thermal Grease
    626,054 views
    AMD ATI Chips Comparison Table
    610,471 views
    ATI Radeon X1300 Pro Review
    506,863 views
    ATI Radeon X1600 XT Review
    494,528 views
    How To Perform a BIOS Upgrade
    443,959 views
    Understanding RAM Timings
    382,029 views

    Latest Threads in Our Forums
    Antec NSK4480 Case Review
    by Olle P
    In Win Intros IRONCLAD Mid-Tower Case
    by Olle P
    Sparkle Announces 2 GB GeForce GT 220 Video Card
    by Olle P
    Custom PC Help
    by Olle P
    Corsair CX400W Power Supply Review
    by anonemus
    Tacens PSU: Any good?
    by anonemus
    All Mobile Celeron Models
    by Hardware Secrets Team
    PowerColor Launches HD 5770 Eyefinity 5 Video Card
    by Hardware Secrets Team
    Epson WorkForce 610 All-in-One Printer Review
    by Hardware Secrets Team
    A-Data Intros 8 GB DDR3 Memory Kit
    by Hardware Secrets Team
    .:: Visit Our Forums ::.


    © 2004-10, Hardware Secrets, LLC. All rights reserved.
    Advertising | Legal Information | Privacy Policy
    All times are Pacific Standard Time (PST, GMT -08:00)