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Nikon Coolpix S230 Digital Camera (Warm Silver)

  • Sugg Retail Price: $179.95
  • GBP 114.89
  • No Longer Available
  • B&H # NICPS230S
  • Mfr# 26141

Product Highlights

  • 10.0 Megapixels
  • 3x Optical Zoom Lens (35-105mm)
  • 3.0" Touch Panel LCD Display
  • 4-Way Optical VR Image Stabilization
  • High Sensitivity (ISO 2000)
  • Scene Auto Selector
  • Smart Portrait System
  • Ultra-Slim Design

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The Nikon Coolpix S230 Digital Camera provides images with up to 10.0 megapixels of resolution and incorporates a 3x Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens in a surprisingly slim camera body that is quality crafted in aluminum, and delivers high performance and ease-of-operation in a package that you can easily carry around with you at all times.

For incredibly sharp, blur-free images, Nikon's 4-way VR Image Stabilization technology utilizes sensor-shift Optical Image Stabilization, along with the camera's high sensitivity equivalent of ISO 2000, Motion Detection, and the exclusive Best Shot Selector (BSS), to ensure that your photos will always look great - regardless of lighting conditions or subject movement. And Nikon's Smart Portrait System ensures beautiful portrait and people shots by combining Nikon's innovative smile mode, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, D-Lighting, and Face Priority AF technologies. Furthermore, the S230 includes Nikon's Coolpix Software Suite for organizing, editing and sharing your photos.

The bright, high-resolution 3.0" touch panel LCD monitor provides an extremely intuitive means of controlling the camera settings. You can even use the touch panel display to control the cameras focus and utilize the Portrait One-Touch zoom feature. The Touch display also makes playback a fun and interactive activity by allowing you to scroll through and select images to display and edit, plus the paint function lets you personalize images with doodles and writing right on your images.

10.0 Megapixel Resolution
With 10.0 million pixels of image information, the Nikon Coolpix S230 can produce stunning, photo quality prints up to 16 x 20" without any loss of image quality
3x Optical Zoom-Nikkor Lens
The Zoom Nikkor Lens incorporates exclusive ED lens elements and provides a 3x optical zoom (35-105mm equivalent), that is ideal for most everyday shooting situations, while the Macro capability lets you get as close as 4.0" to your subject
4-Way Optical VR Image Stabilization
The Optical VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization system utilizes a sensor-shift mechanism to compensate for camera shake while the cameras automatically controlled high sensitivity of up to ISO 2000 allows for sharper images when shooting under low light conditions. The Motion Detection system helps to further compensate for subject motion and Nikon's exclusive Best Shot Selector ensures that your images will always be sharp and crisp
Movie and Voice Recording
Shoot broadcast-quality QuickTime movies with sound with VGA resolution at 30 frames-per-second at a length that is only limited by the available space on the internal memory or your SD memory card
17 Scene Modes with Scene Auto Selector
The Coolpix S230 incorporates 17 scene modes that cover some of the more common difficult shooting situations to maximize the image quality. The scene modes automatically adjust focus, exposure, white balance and other settings to make getting a good exposure easy. The Scene Auto selector automatically selects the best fit from 6 commonly used scene modes - making the camera ideal for the quick shooter
Smart Portrait System
The Smart portrait system combines the functions of several exclusive Nikon technologies including Nikon's innovative smile mode that automatically releases the camera shutter at the moment that your subject smiles, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix which automatically detects and corrects for red eye, D-Lighting which compensates for excessive backlight or insufficient flash in images, and Face Priority AF which automatically finds and focuses on up to 12 people's faces within one frame - all to ensure that portraits and group shots will always look their best
Built-in and Expandable Memory
The camera includes 44MB of built-in memory so you can begin taking shots immediately without having to purchase a memory card, and the memory capacity can be expanded dramatically with Secure Digital (SD/SDHC) memory cards
3.0" Widescreen Touch Panel LCD Display
The Coolpix S230 is equipped with a bright 3.0" Touch Panel LCD display that enables easy and intuitive operation and access to the camera's functions, and allows users to customize and edit images without the need to scroll through menus using traditional camera buttons. The high-resolution display is great for viewing images anywhere, anytime, while the impressive 170 degree wide viewing angle and anti-reflective coating make it easier for everyone to see and enjoy images
Print or Show Pictures
You can send images directly to print, without the need of a PC, when using PictBridge compatible printers, or connect directly to your TV for family slide shows and presentations
Camera Type Ultra-Compact Point-and-Shoot Digital Camera
Imaging
Resolution Up to 10.0 Megapixel (3648 x 2736)
Sensor 1/2.3" 10.34 Megapixel CCD
Bit Depth 24-bit RGB
File Formats JPEG
File Size Approx. 5.5MB
Color Spaces Normal, Vivid, Portrait, Black and White, Sepia, Cool
Image Stabilization Optical VR Image Stabilization (Sensor-shift Type)
Crop Factor Not Applicable
Optics
Lens Zoom-Nikkor lens (f/3.1-5.9)
Zoom 3x (35-105mm equivalent)
Lens Mount Not Applicable
Focus Type Contrast Detect AF
Focus Range Normal Mode: 24" (60cm) - infinity
Macro Mode: 4.0" (10cm) - infinity
Accessory Lens/Filter Mount No
Shooting Controls
Sensitivity Auto ISO (80-2000)
Shutter Speeds 1/1000th to 4 seconds
Metering 256-segment evaluative, centerweighted, and spot
Exposure Modes Auto, Scene, Scene Auto Selector
White Balance Auto
Mirror Lock-Up Not Applicable
Burst Capability Continuous: 1.2 fps
Multishot 16: 1.2 fps
Self Timer 10 seconds
Interval Recording No
Remote Control No
Flash
Built-in Flash Yes
Effective Flash Range Up to 18'
External Flash Connection No
Dedicated Flash System No
Max Sync Speed Not applicable
Memory
Built-in Memory 44MB
Memory Card Type Secure Digital (SD/SDHC)
Still Images per GB Approx. 180 (10M)
A/V Recording
Video Recording AVI Motion JPEG with Sound
Video Resolution 640x480 or 320x240 @ 30 fps
Video Clip Length Clip length limited by available memory up to 2GB
Audio Recording Record with or without video
Viewfinder/Display
Viewfinder Type LCD Display used as Viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100%
Display 3.0" Widescreen Touch panel TFT Color LCD (230,000 pixels)
Connectivity/System Requirements
Connectivity USB 2.0 High-speed
Composite Video Out (NTSC & PAL)
System & Software Requirements Microsoft Windows (2000, XP, Vista)
Macintosh OS X (10.3.9, 10.4.x)
Environmental
Operating/Storage Temperature 32-104°F (0-40°C) & 0-85% humidity
Weatherproofing Not Specified by Manufacturer
Durability Not Specified by Manufacturer
Power
Battery Type Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (EN-EL10)
Power Adapter EH-62d AC Adapter (optional)
Physical
Dimensions 2.2 x 3.6 x 0.8" (57 x 91 x 20mm)
Weight 4.1 oz (115g)

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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NikonCoolpix S230 Digital Camera (Warm Silver)
 
4.0

(based on 4 reviews)

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Pros

  • Easy to use (4)
  • Large clear LCD (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Family photos (4)
    • Travel (4)

    Reviewed by 4 customers

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    5.0

    Great little camera

    By columbia67

    from Columbia, MD

    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Good Image Quality
    • Good Image Stabilization
    • Large Clear LCD
    • Small / Compact

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Family Photos
      • Landscape/Scenery
      • Travel

      Comments about Nikon Coolpix S230 Digital Camera (Warm Silver):

      For the price it is certainly is a good little camera. I have actually purchased this and another for my granddaughter. Like any of these cameras don't expect much from the flash other than at relatively close distances.

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      4.0

      Nice beginner camera

      By lenshunter

      from mid illinois

      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Good Image Quality
      • Good Image Stabilization
      • Large Clear LCD
      • Small / Compact

      Cons

      • Lag / Shutter Delay
      • Short Battery Life

      Best Uses

      • Family Photos
      • Travel

      Comments about Nikon Coolpix S230 Digital Camera (Warm Silver):

      Takes nice pictures and is easy to use.

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      (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      Nice Technology in a Little Package

      By Bob the picky

      from High Point, NC

      About Me Casual Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy Setup
      • Easy to Keep Clean
      • Easy To Use

      Cons

      • Long Lag Time
      • Poor Operation in Low Light

      Best Uses

      • Family Photos
      • Fun
      • Travel

      Comments about Nikon Coolpix S230 Digital Camera (Warm Silver):

      I was looking for a camera that I could stick in my pocket and take with me anywhere easily for casual day to day picture taking. I went with Nikon because of the name, the price, and the features the camera offered. The 3" touchscreen is neat and works well. The design and shape of the camera make it easy to carry in a pocket. Picture quality is average ( my 6MP has sharper more vivid images) for a 10MP camera. More light improves IQ and a steadier hand.FIrst shot is not quick, second shot is faster. I'm trying to like this camera. I do tend to be picky. It is not a bad choice but might consider other brands also.

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      4.0

      Just what my wife ane i were looking for

      By Jose

      from Jamaica, NY

      About Me Photo Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Bright LCD
      • Comfortable Controls
      • Easy Setup
      • Easy to Keep Clean
      • Easy To Use
      • Great Picture Quality
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

      • Long Lag Time

      Best Uses

      • Family Photos
      • Fun
      • Travel

      Comments about Nikon Coolpix S230 Digital Camera (Warm Silver):

      I use this camare to take pictures of my kids when we go on week-ends trips. it is verry compact and fitsjust about anywear and the picturs look good. I expected for this camare to take the pictures faster. Its too slow. When my kids are on some type of rides or just running oround i got to take the picture and the already have gone by me. When i order it it said point and shoot. other then that its a good product.

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      Memory Cards

      Required item: Sufficient memory is not included so be sure to have enough storage capacity.

      SanDisk -  4GB SDHC Memory Card
      • Price: $7.85
      • GBP 5.01
      Used Dept.
       

      Batteries & Power

      Always keep a spare battery handy so you won't get caught without power.

      Nikon -  EN-EL10 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
      • Price: $19.95
      • GBP 12.74
       
      Pearstone -  LI-42B Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (3.7V, 720mAh)
        • Original: $16.95
        • Save: $1.69
      • Price: $15.26
      • GBP 9.74
       

      Bags & Straps

      Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or a strap.

      Lowepro -  Rezo 15 Compact Camera Pouch (Black)
      • Price: $9.95
      • GBP 6.35
       

      Screen Protectors

      Protect your LCD screen from scratches and finger prints.

      GGI -  Digital Screen Care Kit
      • Price: $7.49
      • GBP 4.78
       
      Flipbac -  Angle Viewfinder (Black)
      • Price: $14.95
      • GBP 9.55
       

      Card Readers

      Download your pictures faster and save battery life.

      GGI -  Secure Digital (SD/SDHC) Memory Card Reader - USB 2.0
      • Price: $9.95
      • GBP 6.35
       
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      What's in the Box

      Nikon Coolpix S230 Digital Camera (Warm Silver)
      • Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (EN-EL10)
      • Battery Charger (MH-63)
      • USB Cable (UC-E6)
      • Audio/Video Cable (EG-CP14)
      • Stylus (TP-1)
      • Camera Strap (AN-CP19)
      • Coolpix Software Suite CD-ROM
      • User Guide
      • 1-Year Manufacturers Limited Warranty
       
       
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