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Nikon Coolpix S500
163 reviews
Jun, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 163 reviews of Nikon Coolpix S500. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers really like the screen and image quality. The performance and usability are also mentioned favorably, whereas reviews are divided on the price. The storage and viewfinder get critical opinions.
portability, usability, performance, image quality, screen
shutter, low-light, battery, viewfinder, storage
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon Coolpix S500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.
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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
Amazon.co.uk review summary for Nikon Coolpix S500
alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of Nikon Coolpix S500 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the design and image quality. The screen and usability also get good reviews. There are some mixed opinions about the size. There are some negative opinions about the storage and battery.
portability, usability, screen, image quality, design
battery, storage
100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Jun, 2025
Consumer review (amazon.com)
Amazon.com review summary for Nikon Coolpix S500
alaTest has collected and analyzed 29 user reviews of Nikon Coolpix S500 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People really like the flash and image quality. The size and performance also get good feedback. Many are negative about the price and usability.
portability, performance, size, image quality, flash
durability, usability, price
93% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Jun, 2025
Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)
Nikon CoolPix S500
Nikon's new ultra-compact has some interesting relatives
Feb, 2011
Expert review by : tech.co.uk staff (techradar.com)
Nikon Coolpix S500 review
Stainless steel shooter that's noisier than a metal band
Quality lens ; Vibration reduction ; High light sensitivity ; Only 3x optical zoom
Very noisy at higher ISOs ; Sluggish shutter speed
A solidly built snapper, let down by a slow shutter and annoying noise at higher ISOs
Jul, 2007
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Expert review by : Doug Harman (pocket-lint.com)
Nikon Coolpix S500 digital camera
The Nikon Coolpix S500 is the (soon to be tested) S200's bigger brother, not in terms of size so much, as in terms of the specification it brings to your photographic table. The new camera's handling is great with the Rotating Multi Selector proving a...
Looks good, low ISO image quality, VR, screen, pricing, responsive, specification
Rotary Multi Selector turns too easily, no optical viewfinder, shadow noise at ISO 100, no manual shooting options
The new camera’s handling is great with the Rotating Multi Selector proving a novel and a nice touch – if a bit over sensitive. Response or rather responsiveness is not the problem for start up times (around 0.8 of a second) or shutter lag, with a very...
May, 2007
Partner Source
Expert review by (macformat.co.uk)
Nikon Coolpix S500
The big noise (pardon the pun) in compact cameras at the moment is high ISO, which in plain English means the ability to avoid using flash in low-light settings. Nikon's boxy but stylish S500 is another high-ISO shooter, going up to ISO 2000
Quality lens, Vibration reduction, High light sensitivity, Only 3x optical zoom
Very noisy at higher ISOs, Sluggish shutter speed
A solidly built snapper, let down by a slow shutter and annoying noise at higher ISOs
Jul, 2007
Partner Source
Expert review by : Paul Jasper (techadvisor.co.uk)
Nikon Coolpix S500 7.1Mp compact camera
The tiny Nikon Coolpix S500 compact camera includes the latest face-detection and image-stabilisation features for consistently top-quality photos.
For a compact camera so small, the Nikon Coolpix S500 delivers very good image quality. Features such as face detection and image stabilisation make shooting faultless photos easy, every time.
Nov, 2007
Expert review by (megapixel.net (en))
Nikon Coolpix S500
Very good image quality ; Excellent colour rendition ; Excellent metering, including flash exposure metering ; VR image stabilization ; No chromatic aberration ; Excellent monitor resolution ; Compact and solid
No Manual mode ; Lack of sharpness in image corners with the widest angle ; 1600 - 2000 ISO sensitivity levels almost unusable
Jun, 2007
Expert review by : What Digital Camera (whatdigitalcamera.com)
Nikon Coolpix S500 review
The 7.1-megapixel Nikon Coolpix S500 features a 3x zoom, Vibration Reduction and 15 scene modes.
Apr, 2008
Expert review by : Paul Jasper (techworld.com)
Nikon Coolpix S500 7.1Mp compact camera
The tiny Nikon Coolpix S500 compact camera includes the latest face-detection and image-stabilisation features for consistently top-quality photos.
For a compact camera so small, the Nikon Coolpix S500 delivers very good image quality. Features such as face detection and image stabilisation make shooting faultless photos easy, every time.
Nov, 2007
Expert review by (photoxels.com)
Nikon Coolpix S500 Review
The LCD is large at 2.5 in. with 230,000 pixels resolution and movie mode is 640x480 pixels 30fps, with sound.
Jul, 2007
Expert review by (cameras.co.uk)
Nikon Coolpix S500
The Nikon Coolpix S500 is a fairly simple, pocket sized digital camera. It appears to have a good build quality and also offers image stabilisation. This is a neat and compact camera and is capable of producing crisp photos with natural colours.
Easy of use - build quality
Indoor shot lacked focus - macro photos - shutter lag
"The Nikon Coolpix S500 is a fairly simple, pocket sized digital camera. Overall it performed well in my tests, but there were one or two areas where the camera does struggle. You should have no problems operating the camera and it has a pleasant no...
Jun, 2007
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