Rating 3.6 41 reviews
Manufacturer: Nikon
Ciao
15 years ago

"Slim, Easy to Handle Nikon Coolpix s3000"

I got this camera for my birthday and was instantly amazed. Mine is in a shiny red but various colours avaiable for your own needs. Mine also came with SD card and a leather case. Setting up first time was easy to understand and was using the camera very quickly after its inital charge.
Pros:
  • Easy to use
  • Good quality photos
  • Lightweight
Cons:
  • Doesnt always come with SD card and carry case
  • shop around
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J&R
15 years ago

you get what you pay for

Bought this for my girlfriend, didn't want to spend too much. I now wish i did, this is a cheap (and i mean crummy) camera quality. The firmware has a bug in that it says 'no image' for a random 5% of pictures taken (corrupt image files), the zoom broke after 2 months.
Pros:
  • Easy To Use
  • Large Clear LCD
  • Small / Compact
Cons:
  • Broke quickly
  • Lag / Shutter Delay
  • Poor Image Quality
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rakuten.com
15 years ago

had a defective battery

I would caution anyone who is purchasing this camera through here if they are getting it for a gift. There is a strict 30 days return policy by the vendor even when the camera is defective. They won't waive it for just a few days.
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Newegg
15 years ago

not bad...

bought this one for my wife as a gift to replace her aging sony point-and-shoot camera. dont get me wrong sony products are very high on quality. i just want her to have a new camera :) buy it while they still have some in stock it comes with everything a brand new one has...
Pros:
  • cheap re-certified product, attractive design, very user friendly camera, slim pocket size and lightweight
  • has every function that a basic photographer could ever need
Cons:
  • none..
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Imaging Resource
15 years ago

Nikon Coolpix S3000

The Nikon Coolpix S3000 is based around a 4:3 aspect ratio 1/2.3-inch CCD image sensor with an effective resolution of 12.0 megapixels, coupled with a Nikkor-branded 4x optical zoom lens. Maximum image dimensions are 4,000 x 3,000 pixels, and an alternate 16:9 aspect ratio is also available.
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technoodling.net
15 years ago

Nikon Coolpix S3000 review

Not everyone's a camera geek. Unless you're cavorting around with a DSLR, most people simply want a camera that can take decent photos (translation: it doesn't look like it came from a cellphone) without bulking up their bags or purses. The Nikon Coolpix S3000 hits this market squarely.
Pros:
  • Fast
  • slim and light
  • Very reasonably priced
  • Mom-friendly
Cons:
  • Only the basics – photo geeks should look elsewhere
  • Nothing particularly compelling vs the competition
  • Image quality suffers in the high ISO range
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Review guidelines
15 years ago

Nikon Coolpix S3000: Review

The Nikon COOLPIX S3000 is a compact digital camera and available in many different colors, all modern and trendy. The ultra-thin metal body, ensures maximum portability. With regard to the technical specifications, the camera features a 2.7-inch LCD display with anti-reflective coating and a...
Pros:
  • 4 anti-shake functions
  • Charging via USB, Smart Portrait function, automatic scene selection
Cons:
  • Memory
  • Electronic Stability
  • Optical Zoom good but not outstanding
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TechRadar UK
15 years ago

Nikon Coolpix S3000

Announced in February 2011, the Coolpix S3100 is aimed at users who want a shirt-pocket-sized camera that makes life simple. So simple, that while there are 18 scene modes to choose from, the S3100 has an Auto Scene Selector mode, so even this decision can be left to the camera.
Pros:
  • Stylish
  • slim and pocket-sized
  • Easy to use point-and-shoot
Cons:
  • Closest focus 10cm in macro
  • LCD has limited viewing angle
  • limited control for enthusiasts
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Photography Review
15 years ago

An excellent travel camera when you want to take quick pic or if you can't bring a DSLR with you this camera is for you.
Pros:
  • 12 Megapixels
  • ISO setting up to 3200
  • Compact and light weight
Cons:
  • Auto focus doesn't always go where I want
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What Digital Camera
15 years ago

Nikon Coolpix S3000 review

Nikon's S series combines a decent specification with low prices, but how do they fair up on the WDC testing bench?
Pros:
  • Price
  • compact size
Cons:
  • Poor image quality
  • extremely basic user interface
Read more on What Digital Camera
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