The Nikon Coolpix S520 is an 8 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens. The focal length of the lens is equivalent to 35 - 105mm in 35mm format. The maximum aperture is f/2.8 - 4.7. 4x digital zoom is available too.

• Face detection focusing
• Increase brightness of photo after it has been taken
• Built in red eye correction
• Image stabilisation
• Self timer - 2 or 10 seconds
• Colour options: vivid, black and white, sepia, cyanotype
• Widescreen TV / Print resolution
• Square photo resolution
• Voice recording
• Sensor size 1/2.5 in
• Add voice commentary to photos (20 seconds)
• Macro Mode: 15cm

The size of the LCD screen is 2.5 inches. It is made up of around 153,000 pixels.

The maximum range of the flash unit is 8m. The flash modes are: Slow sync, Redeye reduction with slow sync, Flash cancel/ flash off, Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction and Anytime flash.

There are 15 scene modes: Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party / Indoor, Beach / Snow, Sunset, Dusk / Dawn, Night Landscape, Close Up, Panorama Assist, Museum, Fireworks Show, Copy and Back Light.

Movies can be recorded at a maximum resolution of 640 x 480 pixels and at a top speed of 30 frames per second. Optical zoom can be applied before shooting, but only digital zoom can be adjusted while shooting is progress.

• White balance: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash and White Balance Preset.
• Exposure compensation: 1/3 EV Step, ± 2 EV
• ISO sensitivity: Auto, Manual 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000
• Time lapse movie
• Continuous shooting
• Best Shot Selector
• Multi shot grid of 16 mini photos

Cables and software are included in the box to connect the Nikon Coolpix S520 to a television, compatible printer and computer. Nikon Coolpix S520

Description:	8 megapixels and a 3x optical zoom lens
Ease of Use:	9
Features:	7
Colour:	8
Macro:	6
Indoors:	8
Value for Money:	8
Style:	8
Movie Mode:	8
Image Quality:	7
Build Quality:	8
Total:	77
Verdict:	This is a small snapshot camera, available at the cheaper end of the market. It is easy to use and has an unfussy design. Picture quality was mixed in my tests.
Review Date:	September 2008
Related Pages:	Nikon Coolpix S520 Specification Nikon Coolpix S520 Sample Images Nikon Coolpix S520 Features

	GBP 91.68
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Nikon Coolpix S520