Customer Reviews

Nikon Coolpix S200 7.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

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4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(5)
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1 star:		(13)

 

 

Great pictures and easy to use. I researched and played with tons of cameras before finally deciding on the Nikon S200. The choice was that it carried similar features of high-end/high-expense cameras on the market. It was only natural to choose this camera as it gave me great quality at a poor man's budget. And if something ever happens to it such as getting lost or stolen while on trips, it won't put me in the hole. I also have early Parkinson's disease. It has a stabilizing feature that allows me to take the pictures despite my shaking. Believe me, it is a nice feeling to be able to take a picture and not have it blurred or smeared. Other cameras on the market didn't help with this and left me overwhelmed and frustrated. With the Nikon S200, I had renewed confidence in taking quality pictures.

I bought one from Costco and already returned it after one week. 50% of the pictures taken outdoor were blurred, maybe from handshake. The VR is probably not effective per Hiram's review. Otherwise, it is pretty nice and solid camera. The video quality is pretty good. Interface is good. I just found out another colleague had bought one too and he is complaining about the blurred image issue. I am now considering the Nikon S50.

This is my second digital camera and I'm so happy to have it! I looked at a few others, but the size, picture quality and LCD screen are phenomonal! Keep in mind there is no viewer on this camera, but with the quality of the screen, you don't need one. Definitely recommend this camera to someone who is interested in having memories but not using professionally.

The Coolpix S200 is a solid entry in the compact digital field. It's sleek good looks and solid construction make it very appealing. However, it's the first Coolpix to use the VR designation that uses "digital" VR instead of the proven and preferable lens shift and CCD shift VR.

On the positive side, it uses a reliable lithium-ion battery system, and Nikon is much more reasonable than many brands on accessories such as batteries. The SD card choice makes it a bit easier to find cards at reasonalbe prices and in remote locations than some of its competitors.

A solid camera, but nothing you can't get for less in other brands.

I bought this camera December 31, 2007. I had received some money for Christmas and decided to buy a camera with it. I went shopping and after about 2 hours, I finally picked this camera. While traveling through California on a recent roadtrip, I got my camera out to take a landscape picture and I got a "Lens Error". I had this camera for less than 7 months and it broke on me. I have read other reviews and it appears this is a common problem for this make and model. I take very good care of my cameras and I usually replace them after 3+ years because of technology, not because they stop working. DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA!

I purchased this Camera 6 months ago, pimarly for it's size and features. After less than 300 pictures the LCD screen puked. I sent it to Nikon, and they said it was due to a VERY HIGH impact. Well if sliding it into the INCLUDED case is high impact I guess they are right. They will NOT honor the warranty and the repair with shipping is $110.00. Keep in mind the Camera only cost $159.00 new. I own 4 other Digital Camera's (All Kodak) had one problem which they handled promptly and professionally. I was WRONG to assume I would get the same treatment from Nikon

I bought this camera last October and this August when I was taking pictures of my toddler, all of a sudden the camera started making noises and then 'lens error' appeared on the lcd screen and the camera would no longer work. I sent it in to Nikon for a warranty repair and they said that there was evidence of sand inside. What! I take EXTREMELY good care of my camera. They would not cover the repair and were going to charge me around $100.00 plus shipping to mail it back. Now I see that this is a very common problem. I am going to look into formal complaint on Nikon. I think that Nikon has a bad product and is not honoring their warranty!!!

I bought this camera after I gave away a Sony one. In all fairness, the one I purchased through Amazon is really a better choice in terms of price and quality. How easy to use this camera is really beyond my expectations, and so my wife and I now shoot a lot with it. In short, you won't complain about this camera.

I tried to like this camera. It takes nice photos. Images are in focus and have accurate color. It's light and small enough to fit nicely in my shirt pocket. It starts and focuses quickly. It has a fair macro feature. The price is very reasonable. But after using it for a week I returned it.

I won't rate the camera way down for the little disappointments it offered, as I know that what I didn't like is mostly a matter of preference, but I do want to list my considerations.

The shutter and power buttons are both fairly flat and near each other on the top of the camera. When taking photos on a cold day I couldn't feel them and a couple of times turned the camera off instead of taking a shot.

I don't like the zoom rocker position on the back of the camera. It forces the use of two hands to zoom in or out. It's a little awkward to use and the zoom itself is not smooth, seeming to have preset values that weren't always what I wanted.

The doors for the battery/memory card and the I/O ports were both very cheap and fragile seeming. They are attached by little rubbery cords rather than hinges. I don't trust them to hold up.

A couple of times between shots the screen went black and wouldn't come back on when I pressed any button. The lens was still extended so the camera hadn't powered down. I had to turn it of then on again to regain functionality. I don't know if the camera was a fault or I didn't understand it but I don't have that problem on my other two cameras or with my wife's camera.

Because the camera takes nice photos and is inexpensive and light it might work well for some, but I would recommend actually handling it, trying the zoom and opening the doors before buying.

I have two of these cameras. One takes decent pictures, but not great. The other only takes decent photos on a bright sunny day, otherwise the photos are very grainy. All of the settings are the same on both cameras. These camera's were purchased for my kids, and were an attempt to give Nikon another chance after being disappointed by a cheaper Coolpix model. No more chances for Nikon compact cameras.