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An easy to use, inexpensive and slim camera that fits in the breast or trouser pocket, is thus available at all times and this is in image quality and features no major weaknesses does - who looks as a camera, which is well served with the Nikon Coolpix S2800.
Processing 120g lightweight Nikon is very high, the housing is made of metal and plastic, everything makes a very solid impression. The operating elements are clearly and easily accessible, they are still good to operate relatively large and therefore also suitable for larger hands of a small camera. The operating concept with round-function selector and the menus are based on the current standards, who has already gained some experience with digital cameras, can be found without having read the manual handle immediately. However, already, it is recommended the complete Reference Manual on the Nikon site download, the functional scope of the Coolpix is ​​extensive and for optimal results are detailed but some skills are an advantage.

Not quite so perfect is the 2.7-inch LCD display with only 230,000 pixels, the time has come bright and contrasty, but not visible from acute angles. The CCD image sensor in size 1 / 2.3 inches with a resolution of 20 megapixels, which corresponds to the current state of the art. However, can also lead to loss of image quality a small image sensor having such a large pixel density, since the individual pixels are extremely small and the conversion of light into electrical signals is faulty than with larger pixels. When Nikon itself makes this issue especially when shooting indoors noticeable, here it comes in low light clearly visible image noise. Also, the digital image stabilizer (an optical missing here unfortunately) and the rather weak flashlight can not get much more contribute to image quality, with exterior and bright light but this is visibly better. One advantage the great resolution but, as you can let make large prints in poster format of his pictures. Longer processing time for the big picture format does not require the Nikon, the recordings can be done very quickly in succession.

The current standard is also in the 5x wide-angle zoom lens with a small image equivalent focal length 26-130 mm and a maximum aperture of f / 3.2 to 6.5. These are average values ​​for such a small camera, which cover a limited scope and more for landscapes with wide-angle as suitable for close-up with telephoto focal length. The video mode offers only HD 720p, which is for a small camera and most occasions, although sufficient, since the playback of movies but usually takes place on TVs with Full HD resolution but overall somewhat unsatisfactory.

A pretty Extra are the various filtering and retouching effects that you can apply to photos. Retro, monochrome and especially the currently welcome miniaturization include it. In Panorama mode, you can create matching shots that you can on your PC simply taped together to form panoramas. Included with the appropriate software is included for also an easy-to-use image editing program ViewNX 2 Nikon. Very Good working facial recognition for taking smiling faces or of animal portraits. The camera automatically recognizes the smiling face of a human or an animal face and then triggers the right moment the recording, without the need to press the shutter button.

All in all, the Nikon Coolpix S2800 is a stylish, easy to use and very handy compact camera that provides an adequate supply and image quality for a relatively cheap price. That is perfectly adequate for many purposes. A camera that you can have always with you for holiday memories, family reunions or sporting events - a lot more you can not get in this price range. So it is worth considering to take some extra cash in hand and be equal to afford a higher model, which then also can more; it may indeed be a price reduced from the previous model year.