Digital camera report: Nikon Coolpix S51c

The Nikon Coolpix S51c is a point-and-shoot digital camera designed for camera consumers who wants immediate and easy way of sharing their photos via email through Wi-Fi.

Priced at US$329 the Coolpix S51c is Wi-Fi camera that allows users to access and share their photos anytime, anywhere.

According to Nikon, the Coolpix S51c not only boasts superior imaging abilities, but it also enhances the photo sharing experience for the consumer, with the S51c and my Picturetown, consumers will be able to easily share and securely store their images, faster and more efficiently than ever before.”.

Key features include:

• 8.1 Megapixels, 1/2.5″-type Interline CCD
• Macro allows photography from 4cm to infinity (∞) cm
• 3x optical zoom
• Focal length 6.3-18.9mm (38-114mm equiv.)
• 100 to 1600 ISO (sensitivity)
• 3.0” LCD screen (E pixels)
• 150 shots per battery charge
• Takes SD memory card MEDIA
• slim metallic finish body
• 125 grams
• Dimensions of 92.5 mm x 59 mm x 21 mm (W x H x D)
• Large LCD monitor with a 160-degree viewing angle and an anti-reflection coating facilitating easier composition and high-quality playback.

What the manufacturer says:

Adding to the advanced sharing capabilities of these cameras, the S51c features a huge, bright, high resolution 3.0-inch LCD monitor with a 160-degree viewing angle and an anti-reflection coating facilitating easier composition and high-quality playback anywhere, even in direct sunlight.

What punters are saying:

“Overall, the S51c is a nice ultracompact camera, though its wireless capabilities could be more useful.”-CNET Review

“Offers a good option if you want to quickly and easily share photos with family and friends, however image quality aficionados maybe a little put off by the noise and slightly soft look of the shots.”-Good Gear Guide

“Most cameras in this kind of bracket have some kind of USP and in the case of the S51c it marries good looks with Wi-Fi, a portrait mode that brings in face detection, and offers optical image stabilization as well. The handling isn’t the best but the results are good and that, combined with the stylish appeal, make the S51c worthy of your consideration.”-ephotozine

Our comment:

If only for its Wi-Fi capability, the S51c is worth every point-and-shoot prosumers’ look and even perhaps their money should they decide to buy it. Other than that, you can practically get all the features that the S51c has from other cameras, not unless of course if you are a Nikon camera fan.

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