Best Compact Nikon Digital Cameras - Ease of Use, 1 to 4 x Optical Zoom

'the S710 is utilitarian.'

'Nikon's top compact Coolpix model is a sleek slab of stainless steel available in Silver, Gunmetal or Maroon.'

'First impressions are good: the S710 looks very smart, with a brushed stainless steel body - plus a little plastic.'

'decent, good-looking, point-and-shoot ultracompact camera'

'The Coolpix S230's touch-screen was more responsive than any Sony Cyber-shot we've ever handled, namely the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T77 and DSC-T700.'

'the Nikon Coolpix S230’s resistive touchscreen is quick to respond, and has a generous 3 inches of real estate to boot.'

'Ergonomics and Controls The S230 measures a trim 0.8 inches wide, making it easy to carry in a coat pocket.'

'the camera feels solid and appears well-built.'

'user friendly camera'

'Compared to other ultra-compact digital cameras on the market, it is midpriced at around $240..'

'pretty good image detail'

'the camera is able to detect up to 12 faces, but when it comes to younger subjects, it can take a little longer; if it detects them at all.'

'large screen'

'built-in memory'

'Nikon's new 9MP Coolpix S52 is ready to slip into your pocket.'

'extremely elegant 9 megapixel camera'

'the COOLPIX S52c and S52 produce sharper, more satisfactory shots.'

'three new compact cameras'

'It's small enough to fit into any of your pockets with ease.'

'This point-and-shoot model has nearly all the ingredients you're likely to look for in a quality snapshot digital camera: 8-megapixel imaging, optical image stabilization, a precise and very quiet zoom lens, and 16 scene modes for quickly configuring the unit for challenging shots.'

'Overall, the S51c is a nice ultracompact camera, though its wireless capabilities could be more useful.'

'outstanding new compact digital cameras'

'The $329.95 Nikon Coolpix S51c is a competent, though not exceptional, point-and-shoot camera with a handful of interesting features'

'outstanding new compact digital cameras'

'the big 3 inch monitor makes smaller monitors seem obsolete by comparison.'

'This camera has so many good qualities you just have to buy it yourself to find out.'