Nikon Coolpix S550 Reviews: Digital Compact Camera

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+ This digital camera scores high on build quality. - It scores very poorly on performance. “i love this camera as i found it really easy to use and easy to switch between the…” sharon, banbury View all 31 real customer reviews

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31 verified purchasers have reviewed this product.
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Build Quality	9.3
Compatibility	7.3
Ease of use	8.9
Features	9.0
Image quality	9.2
Performance	7.3
Value for money (at time of purchase)	9.2
Overall rating	9.1

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sharon, banbury

Score 10.0/10

+ I love this camera as I found it really easy to use and easy to switch between the different functions, also I love being able to zoom in and save the changes I make . I have had my first lot of pictures developed and they are fab.

- I cant find any bad points I love it.

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10 of 10 people found this review helpful

purchased 07 Jul 2008

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Digital Imaging Specialist”

Score 9.0/10

+ Great image quality, easy to use

- no viewfinder

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6 of 6 people found this review helpful

purchased 19 Jul 2008

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 9.0/10

+ Small compact size with everything you would want on a camera.

- Reviewer left no comment

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4 of 4 people found this review helpful

purchased 12 Aug 2008

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 10.0/10

+ A very neat and easy to use camera, excellent for the beginner or the experienced photographer.

- Reviewer left no comment

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4 of 4 people found this review helpful

purchased 22 Jul 2008

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 9.0/10

+ light weight easy to use

- screen does not show lighting prperly

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3 of 3 people found this review helpful

purchased 30 Jul 2008

Martin, Leeds

Score 10.0/10

+ The easiest camera to use we have ever owned. If you get the picture wrong it tries to put it right for you, its got good battery life, takes videos with reasonable sound quality, its really small so slips in your bag or pocket.

- We havent found any yet

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3 of 3 people found this review helpful

purchased 14 Sep 2008

Gillian, Brighton

Score 9.0/10

+ very good zoom lens

- Reviewer left no comment

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 20 Jul 2008

Ben, Crewe , “I'm 13”

Score 10.0/10

+ Optical and digital zoom is perfect as you can zoom 10x and lets you take crisp, quality pictures.

- Programme software is slightly poor considering the camera is excellent.

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 26 Sep 2008

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 10.0/10

+ Pocket size. Easy to use. Good looking

- None

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 01 Jul 2008

Kate, Reading , “marketing assistant”

Score 6.0/10

+ lightweight, easy to store, and good quality images

- charging the battery means taking the battery out of the camera (which could easily get lost) instead of saving time and just plugging the lead into the camera directly.

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 28 Aug 2008

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 10.0/10

+ There is such a lot on a compact camera. The photo quality is fantastic and great value for money.

- Nothing.

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purchased 19 Sep 2008

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 10.0/10

+ I can't complain about this product it was bought as a gift and has been used every day since!

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 06 Oct 2008

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 10.0/10

+ love this camera so easy to use and rechargable battery is very convenient

- none i can think of

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purchased 28 Oct 2008

Gary, Essex

Score 8.0/10

+ Fantastic piece of kit. Compact and easy to use, with varying functions that even a novice can find it easy to use. No photography knowledge needed to produce good photo's.

- Battery life is a little poor. Requires charging after only a couple of hours use?

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purchased 19 Oct 2008

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Product Features

Camera Type	Compact
There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs. Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
resolution (Megapixel)	10.34

Optical Zoom Ratio	5
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen Size in Inches	2.5
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Digital Zoom Ratio	4
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Face Recognition	No
A function for automatically detecting peoples faces and correctly adjusting the focus and exposure to take the best photo
Image Stabilisation	Yes
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Colour	Multi
The main colour of the product.
Memory Card Slot	Yes
Having a memory card slot allows you to save data to a memory card and then transfer it to another device. For example you may put a photo from your camera or mobile phone onto a memory card and then plug it into your printer to print directly. Memory card slots come in many formats: Compact Flash Card Memory Stick Duo Micro SD Card MMC SD Card SDHC Card
Media Format	SDHC Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media Format	SD Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
PictBridge	Yes
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Macro Mode	Yes
This mode allows close-up photograpy of small objects such as insects and flowers.
Video Recorder	Yes
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Manual Focus	No
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Timer	Yes
Having a timer function is essential if you want to get into the shot yourself. Make sure your camera has this feature if you plan to go on holiday and capture photos of you and your friends or family having fun together.
Under Water	No
An under water feature means your camera is safe to dive with, usually between 3 and 5 metres. Most dSLR cameras will require expensive separate housing so consider investing in a waterproof digital compact first.
Weight (g)	120
The weight of the product in grams.
Flash	Yes
Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash. Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
Body Only	No
dSLR cameras have detachable lenses and are sold in a variety of combinations. This facet lets you know whether the package your are considering comes bundled with a lens or whether it is just the body of the camera.
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Shortest Shutter Speed	1/2000
This is the fastest speed at which the camera can take a photo. Faster shutter speeds really freeze the action and are great for sports photography.
Longest Shutter Speed	4"
This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured. Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results. Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
Dimensions (mm)	90x53.5x22
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Resolution (Pixels)	3648x2736
A camera sensor, that captures the photograph, is measured in pixels. The number given here is the horizontal amount of pixels followed by the vertical quantity of pixels. The more pixels a camera sensor has, the bigger and higher quality the image will be.
Max. Aperture Lens 1	f3.5-5.6
Measured in f-stops the aperture of a lens dictates the maximum amount of light captured. If you want to do low light photography look for something with a wide aperture like f2.8. The widest aperture is given as a range as it changes when your lens is zoomed in.
In-Built Memory (MB)	50

USB Port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components
Release Date	13 Mar 2008
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.

Also known as: Coolpix S550

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Manufacturer's Description

Stylish fun that offers a new perspective to photographic pleasure.

9.0 effective megapixels for high-precision image quality
Optical 3x Zoom-NIKKOR lens
Pictmotion for sharing photo enjoyment
Optical lens shift VR image stabilization
3.0-inch high-level contrast LCD monitor with anti-reflection coating
High sensitivity of up to ISO 3200, High-Sensitivity mode from a range of 100 to 2000
Three Unique Nikon Image Innovations for high performance – Face-priority AF, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix and D-Lighting
Face-priority AF can be selected outside of Scene Modes
Sophisticated look inheriting wave-surface design of existing COOLPIX S series
Slim and compact, stylish design
Aluminum front panel exuding a sense of high quality, metal-plated side panel

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