- 12.1-megapixel resolution for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches
- Bright, 3.5-inch touch-panel OLED with Clear Color Display
- 5x wide-angle Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens; 5-way VR image stabilization system
- Record 720p HD movies with sound
- Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
Product Description
12.1-megapixel effective recording * 5X optical zoom (4X digital/20X total zoom) * optical and digital image stabilization * 3-1/2" OLED touchscreen with anti-reflection coating * 35mm equivalent focal length: 28-140mm * top JPEG resolution: 4000 x 3000 * face priority autofocus for better portraits * in-camera automatic red-eye correction * smile mode automatically snaps the shutter when the camera detects a smiling subject * touch autofocus tracks a subject you se... More >>
Nikon Coolpix S70 12.1MP Digital Camera with 3.5-inch OLED Touch Screen and 5x Wide Angle Optical Vibration Reduction
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I have not tried the S70 yet (so disregard star rating) but I have noticed several reviews with frustrations about poor image quality. I also saw in the CNET Editor’s review that they suggested that the user sets the Auto ISO limit to 80-200 for best results in most conditions and 80-400 max under difficult lighting conditions. So anyone who is experiencing photo quality issues might want to try that to see if it has a dramatic improvement. CNET said the pictures were “very good for a snapshot camera” once those settings have been changed. My guess is for some reason the camera is trying to take a ridiculously high ISO (1200-6400) and producing grainier photos as a result. As Wikipedia explains regarding ISO speeds, “In both digital and film photography, the reduction of exposure corresponding to use of higher sensitivities generally leads to reduced image quality (via coarser film grain or higher image noise of other types).” If that is in fact the problem it would still be a design flaw but one with perhaps a simple and tolerable workaround.
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“The photo quality from the S70 is very good for a snapshot camera…The camera lets you limit the auto ISO range to either 80-200 or 80-400. If you’re in daylight or bright conditions, I recommend locking it down to 80-200. Again, it did perform well through ISO 400, but it’s at its best below ISO 200.”
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Good luck with that workaround.
I still like the specs of this camera so plan to check it out at the local Best Buy with my own SD card and I will be playing with these settings and I will update my review once I have.
Rating: 4 / 5
When I first read the specs on this camera I was very excited about getting my hands on it. I was especially interested in the OLED touch screen and the compact lens design. I went ahead and purchased the camera despite the mixed reviews it has received so far.
There are several problems with this camera. First, I took a number of shots both indoor and out on several settings and the picture quality is not very good. The pictures taken on my old 5 MP Minolta Dimage are far superior to this camera. Second, the design of the camera makes it almost completely unusable in normal shooting situations. The OLED screen takes up the entire back of the camera and is very touch sensitive. I found myself inadvertently activating functions without intending to. Also, the location of the lens is so close to the side of the camera my fingers continually ended up getting in the photo. So between the touchscreen and the lens location you end up with a continual camera holding balancing act that you can’t win.
Overall a great feature set, but less than adequate picture quality and design. I returned it and purchased the Panasonic DMC-ZS3, and having now tried it out it beats the Nikon hands down.
Rating: 1 / 5