The new COOLPIX S5 and S6 combine high-quality imaging performance with impressive new Pictmotion photo sharing technology. Both the S5 and S6 have sleek, slim wave designs, appealing to users who want their cameras to look as great as the pictures they take. Each camera boasts 6.0 effective megapixels with a 3x Zoom-Nikkor lens and the S6 features built-in WiFi support for wireless image transfers and printing.

DigitalCameraInfo.com has written up their review of the Nikon Coolpix S6 and conclude-

“The Nikon Coolpix S6, with its sexy all-metal body and big screen, offers some very nice features but still has the “small camera syndrome.” Symptoms include poor handling from overall tiny size, automatic modes, blurry pictures, a weak flash, and a body sexier than its true functionality. Indeed, the Nikon S6 has perhaps the smallest zoom control ever included on a digital camera and is sure to break thousands of fingernails. The camera is equipped with automatic modes that work well in bright lighting, but lacks the sensitivity needed to capture decent pictures in lower light: users will end up with plenty of blurry pictures if their subjects are moving. The S6’s tiny flash is powerful in the short range, but can’t reach beyond about 8.5 ft. As with many other small cameras, many pictures from the S6 had red eyes and a harsh flash – despite Nikon’s portraiture technology.

Still, this Coolpix has an incredibly good-looking body that is durable and sophisticated, and the S6 throws a very enticing feature into the mix: WiFi compatibility. The setup isn’t terribly painful if consumers know tech jargon and, once the camera’s hooked up, it is easy to send pictures to the computer or printer. Users can choose to upload after every shot or only when memory is scarce – as long as they are within 20 meters of the network source. This wireless compatibility still comes with strings attached, though. “

If you want to avoid using a computer, you can even wirelessly print your images without ever turning on your computer.


Read the DCRP Nikon Coolpix S6 review.