Nikon Coolpix S230

Overview

The Nikon S230 is a small camera, weighing in at just over four ounces and measuring just 20mm thick. This is a camera you won't have trouble slipping into your pocket.

Even with the lens fully extended the Nikon S230 is small.

Front

The front of the Nikon S230 is dominated by the 3x optical zoom lens with a 35mm equivalent range of 35-105mm. Just above and to the left of the lens is an auto-focus assist lamp. Directly to the left of it is the built-in flash.

The 3x optical zoom lens dominates the front.

Back

You'll notice the minimal controls on the back of the Nikon S230, that's because most of the adjustments are made using the 3-inch touchscreen display. To the right of the display you see the scene selection button and the playback button, along with the charge indicator.

Only two buttons on the back of the Nikon S230 (and my, what a shiny screen).

Sides

There are no features on the left side of the Nikon S230, while on the right you'll find a lanyard loop.

Nothing but a lanyard loop on the sides.

Top

The top of the Nikon S230 sticks with the minimalist design, you have a power button, shutter button and zoom toggle.

On/Off and the shutter and zoom controls are on the top.

Bottom

On the bottom of the S230 you'll find two doors. The larger one on the left opens to reveal the battery and memory card slots. The smaller one in the middle opens to reveal a Mini USB port that serves double duty as A/V out and data connection.

The battery cover, Mini USB and tripod mount are on the bottom.