Digital Camera Review

Digital Camera Review

Nov 03, 2004 - By James Murray
The 3.2-megapixel Nikon Coolpix 3200, announced in January 2004, is popular among photographers new to the digital format. With its 1/2.7-inch CCD, the Coolpix 3200 is aimed at entry level point-and-shoot users who will appreciate the automatic functionality and minimal expertise required. At about $200, the 3200 is at the less expensive end of the Coolpix line, mainly due to its smaller LCD screen (80,000 pixels, 1.6 inches), limited manual control options, and minimal megapixel count. But this Nikon model still competes in the market, what with its compact body, 14.5 megabytes of internal memory, and 12 preset scene modes. This camera shoots in four still image format settings and three formats for video at a frame rate of 15 frames per second with simultaneous audio. The Nikon Coolpix 3200 also has a 3x optical and 4x digital zoom control. It has a continuous shooting mode and is direct-print capable with compatible PictBridge printers.
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Connectivity
Software (6.0)
The camera comes with PictureProject Installer CD and manual, allowing the user to edit images on a personal computer.

Jacks, ports, plugs (6.0)
The Nikon Coolpix 3200 comes with one port, located on the left side of the camera body near the bottom, and it is a USB port. On the right side of the camera is the SD memory card slot for optional memory card.

Direct Print Options (5.0)
The user of the Nikon Coolpix 3200 is capable of directly printing pictures if a PictBridge compatible printer is used.

Memory (7.0)
The Nikon Coolpix 3200 comes with 14.5MB of internal memory, which is great if you forget your memory card and still want to take photos. However, in the long run, the user will want to get an optional SD memory card for shooting movies or larger and higher quality images.

 

Other features (0.0)
Sorry, but everything’s covered in the camera’s general controls and functions.

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