Overview:
Nikon Coolpix S3500 is essentially an update of the S3300. The camera has increased resolution as well as heightened optical zoom. Nikon Coolpix S3500 is available in the market in colours of silver, pink, red, orange, black and purple. It belongs to Nikon Camera price range that has been well described as the budget series.
Features and Design:
Nikon Coolpix S3500 reviews states that the camera has 20 MP of image sensor with CCD. It also comes with an optical zoom amounting to 7x, essentially 35mm. The camera also has lens fit VR in order to help with the camera shake effects. There are 18 different scene modes including the auto mode. The “smart portrait mode” would include blink proof, red eye fix, smile timer, skin softening etc features. It has a subject tracking mode that constantly keeps subject within the focus despite any motion. The picture after shooting can be easily edited through retouch menu that has various filters, fisheye, miniature and selective colour options. Nikon Coolpix S3500 has the capability to record videos in the 720p of high definition range.
Handling the Camera:
Performance:
The menu is quite easy and basic in navigation. Battery has CIPA 220 shot rating, which proves to be good for almost one day of clicking. However the camera is reported to be slower in its shot to shot movement. The images produced have good exposure and tend to reproduce the colours well. Portraits clicked show healthy skin tone and were found devoid of red eye effect when flash was used. Images clicked have decent detailing on both ends, with controlled purple fringing. However the distortion of pincushion is quite visible in most shots. The minimum focus distance for lens is 5cm, enough for good macro shots too.
The performance of white balance in Nikon Coolpix S3500 is good under incandescent lighting. The auto mode of white balance works best in fluorescent light. The camera has good filters in order to assist in more creative photography. However optical zoom option is unavailable in video recording mode, digital zoom can be used.
Price:
Conclusion:
Nikon Coolpix S3500 is a good pick within the Nikon cameras price range to which it belongs. It also been termed as a budget camera which tends to fit most pockets and has an above average performance in capturing the various scenes and making videos.