Nikon Coolpix S610c
Digital Camera Review
Dec 26, 2008
- By Tim Barribeau
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Hot from the hands of Ashton Kutcher, we got hold of Nikon's Wi-Fi enabled S610c. This 10-megapixel, 4x zoom camera costs $299.99, and lets you upload for free from thousands of locations via the Wayport Wi-Fi network, or any unlocked Wi-Fi hotspot you happen to have available. While we weren't too enthused by the staid camera design, we liked the fast startup time and excellent manual noise and dynamic range results in our tests. Read on to see just how well the S610c did overall.
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Nikon's Coolpix S610c is a 10-megapixel camera distinguished by its Wi-Fi networking ability, and free access to thousands of Wi-Fi hot spots via the Wayport network. The S610c design is nothing special, though we like the way the sleek body with 4x zoom can easily fit in a pocket. When we got down to the nitty gritty of testing, we found the camera had very good manual noise and dynamic range results, but really struggled with white balance and auto ISO noise performance. We were also very impressed by the camera's ability to startup in less than a second. The Coolpix is short on controls, so if you really want to manually set your camera up, then perhaps this isn't the one for you. The Nikon Coolpix S610c is available for $299.99.
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The Good
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The Bad
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Tour
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Solidly built
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Flimsy port cover
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Testing/Performance
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Good manual noise and dynamic range results
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Poor white balance and auto noise performance
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Components
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4x zoom with maximum aperture of f/2.7
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Generally uninspired hardware
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Design/Layout
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Comfortable size and weight
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Cramped buttons
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Modes
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Competent auto mode
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Complete lack of control in video mode
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Control Options
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Wide range of ISOs
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No manual controls
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Image Parameters
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Good selection of image sizes
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Few picture effects modes
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Connectivity/Extras
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Decent Wi-Fi system
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Proprietary USB port, no battery charger
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Value
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A decent price for a solid camera
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Version without Wi-Fi is $50 cheaper
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