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Nikon CoolPix S550 Review

Author Cliff Smith
Published 17th Jun 2008
Manufacturer Nikon
Price £173.90 (Exc VAT)
as reviewed £199.99 (Inc VAT)
Latest Price
Build Quality Score 9 for Build Quality
Features Score 7 for Features
Image Quality Score 8 for Image Quality
Value Score 6 for Value
Overall Score 7 for Overall
Nikon CoolPix S550
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Here are some general test shots to help evaluate the camera's overall image quality, including the zoom range of the lens. Some pictures may be clicked to download the full size original image.




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The wide angle is equivalent to 36mm. In good light the S550 produces excellent pictures.




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The telephoto end of the 5x zoom range is equivalent to 180mm





Colour reproduction is pretty much perfect.





The exposure metering strikes a good balance between highlight and shadow detail.





The flash is a bit weak, and doesn't quite cover the corners of the frame, but exposure is very good.


 

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comment Adrian Ellis said on 15th November 2008

could you tell me the differences between the s550 and the s560 apart from the bigger screen and the price because I want to buy one but I don't know which help!

comment Adrian Ellis said on 16th November 2008

please someone im really stuck and i want 2 buy a camera tomoro

comment Geoff Richards said on 16th November 2008

Adrian - I'm not sure there's much in it really. I haven't used either but here are the specs:

http://www.europe-nikon.com/product/en_GB/products/broa... more

comment Orof said on 1st November 2009

Say... Buying this camera, the CoolPix S550 now in november 2009 in 100$ with delivery and 2 years warnety is a good buy?

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