Oct 12, 2008Your source for the most comprehensive and informative digital camera reviews
Camera home > Camera Reviews > Nikon Reviews > Nikon Coolpix S510Express Review
Nikon Coolpix S510 Express Reviews include a User Report and test images. (more)
Links
Model Name: Nikon Coolpix S510 
Check Prices: Check Now!
Photo Gallery URL: Photo Gallery
Device Forum URL: Forum
Manufacturer URL: Mfr. Website
General
Model Number: S510 
Camera Format: Ultra Compact 
Currently Manufactured: Yes 
Retail Price: $279.95
Street Price: $173.69
Date Available: 2007-09-30
Tripod Mount: Yes 
Weight: 143g
5.0oz
Weight With Batteries? Yes 
Size: 88 x 51 x 22 mm
3.5 x 2.0 x 0.9 in
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 3246x2448, 3200x1800, 2592x1944, 2048x1536, 1024x768
Continuous-mode frames/second: 1.1
Movie Resolution: 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120
Movie Frame Rate: 30, 30/15, 15
Movie Audio: Yes 
Imaging Sensor (Megapixels): 8.29
CCD Size (inches): 1/2.5" 
Focal Length Multiplier: n/a
Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 16:9
Sensor Type: CCD 
Effective Megapixels: 8.10 
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 35 - 105 mm
Zoom Ratio: 3.00x
Digital Zoom: Yes 
Digital Zoom Values: Up to 4x 
Auto Focus: Yes 
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes 
Manual Focus: No 
Normal Focus Range: 50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 15 - infinity cm
5.9 - infinity in
Aperture Range: Wide: f/2.8 / 5.6 Tele: f/4.7 / 9.4 
Lens Thread:  
Lens Thread Type:  
Display
Optical Viewfinder: No 
LCD Viewfinder: Yes 
LCD Size (inches): 2.5
LCD Resolution (pixels): 230,000
Max Playback Zoom: 10x
Exposure
ISO Settings: 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000
White Balance Settings: Auto, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Flash, Preset manual 
Shutter Speed Range: 4 - 1/1500
Exp Adj Range (EV): +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: 256-segment matrix, center-weighted, spot 
Aperture Priority: No 
Shutter Priority: No 
Full Manual Exposure: No 
Self Timer: 10 or 3 seconds
Flash
Internal Flash: Yes 
Flash Modes: Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Off, Fill flash, Slow sync,  
Flash Guide Number (Meters): n/a
Flash Range Description: Auto ISO: 0.5 - 6.5m (W), 0.5 - 3.5m (T) 
Ext Flash Connection: n/a
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: SDHC / SD 
Memory Included (MB): 52.0
Uncompressed Format:  
CCD Raw Format: No 
Movie File Format: AVI 
Connectivity
Video Out: Yes 
Video Mode (NTSC/PAL): Yes 
Video Usable as Viewfinder:  
External Connections: USB 1.1
Other Connection: DC In 
Included Software: Nikon Software Suite CD-ROM 
OS Compatibility:  
Power
Battery Form Factor: 1 x proprietary EN-EL10 
Usable Battery Types: Lithium Ion rechargeable 
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary EN-EL10 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included: Yes 
Notes & Features: Optical VR image stabilization, In-camera Red-eye Fix, Face Priority Autofocus, D-Lighting, Best Shot Selector mode. 

 

Save Money!
Nikon S510

Low: $148.99
Avg: $159.49

Click Here for best prices!

Your shopping clicks support this site, help keep the reviews coming!

Reader Comments! --> Visit our discussion forum for the Nikon Coolpix S510!

Print this Page

Bookmark/Share this review: Blinklist BlogMarks Del.icio.us Digg FeedMe Furl Google Ma.gnolia Mr.Wong MyWeb Netvouz RawSugar Reddit Scuttle Socializer StumbleUpon Spurl Yigg

Also Consider...

Click below for similar cameras from our Dave's Picks section.

image of Canon PowerShot SD950 IS Digital ELPH digital camera Canon PowerShot SD950 IS Digital ELPH
12.1 megapixels, 3.70x zoom
$348.60
Check Prices!
A versatile take-anywhere camera with excellent print quality

image of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170 digital camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170
10.1 megapixels, 5.00x zoom
$274.42
Check Prices!
Good looks and good shots combine with great features to make a smart choice

image of Canon PowerShot A470 digital camera Canon PowerShot A470
7.1 megapixels, 3.40x zoom
$116.77
Check Prices!
Bargain digital cameras don't get better than this


Shopping for someone else? Try these other Dave's Picks categories:

All Around | Budget | Consumer SLR | Long Zoom | Macro | Mid-size | Professional SLR

Stay up to date with all the latest - Sign up for our free biweekly email newsletter!


Search this Site

Got BATTERIES?

Digicams eat batteries!
You need good rechargeable NiMH cells, and
Thomas
Distributing

has the best prices on the web. (You'll want at least 2-3 sets, plus a charger.) Check them out!

Free Photo Lessons


Simple pro lighting and use tips let you snap stunning photos. Check out our free Photo School area!