Nikon Coolpix S630 Digital Camera Review

Nikon Coolpix S630

Digital Camera Review

3.9 The Nikon Coolpix S630 is a small 12-megapixel point-and-shoot that offers a 7x zoom. It is an easy-to-use camera with a good control scheme, and very strong overall still image quality. However, it struggled in our video testing.
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Introduction  
The Nikon Coolpix S630 is a small 12-megapixel point-and-shoot that offers a 7x zoom. It's an easy-to-use camera with a good control scheme, and very strong overall still image quality. However, it struggled in our video testing.
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Section The Good The Bad
x Product Tour Distinctive design Easily smudged
x Color Good overall accuracy Few color modes
x Noise Overall low noise Noise increases significantly in low light
x Resolution Very low lens distortion Ineffective image stabilization
x Video At least it records video Very few controls, poor performance
x Playback Substantial array of sorting and editing options Limited playback information
x Hardware 7x zoom lens Average LCD and battery life
x Controls Many options for self-timers and burst modes No manual shooting modes, poor low light focusing
x Design & Handling Rotating dial makes for easy menu browsing Body on the chunky side
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