Nikon: Three new S-series digicams By
Michael R. Tomkins, The Imaging Resource
(Monday, February 2, 2009 - 23:59 EST)
Continuing its announcements for the day, Nikon Inc. has taken the wraps off three new digicams for its S-series - the Nikon Coolpix S630, Nikon Coolpix S620, and Nikon Coolpix S220.
The Nikon S630 has a twelve megapixel imager, 7x optical zoom lens, and a 2.7" LCD display. The Coolpix S630 stores its images on SD / SDHC cards or in 44MB of built-in memory, and draws its power from an EN-EL12 Lithium Ion rechargeable battery. Priced at about $280, the Nikon Coolpix S630 will ship from February 2009 in Jet Black, Royal Purple, Midnight Blue, Ruby Red and Titanium Silver. For more details read our Nikon S630 preview. Next up, the Nikon S620 has a twelve megapixel imager, 4x optical zoom lens, and a 2.7" LCD display. The Coolpix S620 stores its images on SD / SDHC cards or in 45MB of built-in memory, and draws its power from an EN-EL12 Lithium Ion rechargeable battery. Priced at about $270, the Nikon Coolpix S620 will ship from February 2009 in Noble Purple, Jet Black, Dusty Pink, Sky Blue and Rich Pearl. For more details read our Nikon S620 preview. Next up, the Nikon S220 has a ten megapixel imager, 3x optical zoom lens, and a 2.7" LCD display. The Coolpix S220 stores its images on SD / SDHC cards or in 44MB of built-in memory, and draws its power from an EN-EL10 Lithium Ion rechargeable battery. Priced at about $150, the Nikon Coolpix S220 will ship from February 2009 in Plum, Graphite Black, Cobalt Blue, Aqua Green, Magenta and Warm Silver. For more details read our Nikon S220 preview. Nikon Coolpix S630 | | General | Camera Type | Compact | Manufacturer | Nikon | Model Number | S630 | Dimensions | 3.8 x 2.3 x 1.0" 96.5 x 57.5 x 25.5mm | Weight | 140.0 g 4.9 oz | Planned Price | $280.00 | Planned Availability | 2009 | Image Capture | Sensor Type | CCD 12.00 megapixels (effective) | Image Preview / Review | Viewfinder | No | LCD | 2.7", 230,000 pixels | Lens | Lens Type | Nikkor lens 7.0x optical zoom | Image Stabilization | Yes | Focal Length | 6.6 - 46.2mm (actual) 37 - 260mm (35mm equivalent) | Aperture Range | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.3 (tele) - ??? | Focusing Range | Normal: 24" - infinity (60 cm - infinity) Macro: 0.8" - infinity (2.0 cm - infinity) | Exposure | ISO Sensitivity | Auto (64 - 800), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400* (3 mpix or below) | Creative | Digital Zoom | 4x | Storage | Recording Medium | SD/MMC, Built-in | Connectivity | Other | DC Input | Power | Battery Type | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Battery Form Factor | Proprietary EN-EL12 | Product Bundle | Battery / Charger | 1 x EN-EL12 Lithium Ion rechargeable battery and charger | Flash Memory | 44.0MB built-in memory | Other | Tripod Mount | Yes | Remote Control | No | More Photos | | | Nikon Coolpix S620 | | General | Manufacturer | Nikon | Model Number | S620 | Dimensions | 3.5 x 2.1 x 0.9" 90.0 x 53.0 x 23.0mm | Weight | 120.0 g 4.2 oz | Planned Price | $270.00 | Planned Availability | 2009 | Image Capture | Sensor Type | CCD 12.20 megapixels (effective) | Image Preview / Review | Viewfinder | No | LCD | 2.7", 230,000 pixels | Lens | Lens Type | Nikkor lens 4x optical zoom | Image Stabilization | Yes | Focal Length | 5.0 - 20.0mm (actual) 28 - 112mm (35mm equivalent) | Aperture Range | f/2.7 (wide) / f/5.8 (tele) - ??? | Focusing Range | Normal: 20" - infinity (50 cm - infinity) Macro: 0.8" - infinity (2.0 cm - infinity) | Exposure | ISO Sensitivity | Auto (64 - 800), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 | Creative | Digital Zoom | 4x | Storage | Recording Medium | SD/MMC, Built-in | Connectivity | Other | DC Input | Power | Battery Type | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Battery Form Factor | Proprietary EN-EL12 | Product Bundle | Battery / Charger | 1 x EN-EL12 Lithium Ion rechargeable battery and charger | Flash Memory | 45.0MB built-in memory | Other | Tripod Mount | Yes | Remote Control | No | More Photos | | | Nikon Coolpix S220 | | General | Camera Type | Compact | Manufacturer | Nikon | Model Number | S220 | Dimensions | 3.5 x 2.2 x 0.7" 89.5 x 55.5 x 18.0mm | Weight | 100.0 g 3.5 oz | Planned Price | $150.00 | Planned Availability | 2009 | Image Capture | Sensor Type | CCD 10.00 megapixels (effective) | Image Preview / Review | Viewfinder | No | LCD | 2.7", 150,000 pixels | Lens | Lens Type | Nikkor lens 3x optical zoom | Image Stabilization | Yes | Focal Length | 6.3 - 18.9mm (actual) 35 - 105mm (35mm equivalent) | Aperture Range | f/3.1 (wide) / f/5.9 (tele) - ??? | Focusing Range | Normal: 24" - infinity (60 cm - infinity) Macro: 4.1" - infinity (10.0 cm - infinity) | Exposure | ISO Sensitivity | Auto (80 - 800), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000 | Creative | Digital Zoom | 4x | Storage | Recording Medium | SD/MMC, Built-in | Connectivity | Other | DC Input | Power | Battery Type | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Battery Form Factor | Proprietary EN-EL10 | Product Bundle | Battery / Charger | 1 x EN-El10 Lithium Ion rechargeable battery and charger | Flash Memory | 44.0MB built-in memory | Other | Tripod Mount | Yes | Remote Control | No | More Photos | | |
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Original Source Press Release:
Nikon Unveils S630 New Pocket-Sized 7x Zoom Digital Camera New Nikon Style Series Cameras Offer Innovation and Design MELVILLE, NY (Feb. 2, 2009) – Sleek design, and innovative technology come together in Nikon’s new Style Series cameras, giving consumers a variety of options to find a camera that reflects their tastes, style and expertise. With the S630, users get incredible zoom capabilities in a pocket-sized camera. Not only do the new cameras provide consumers with choice, they leverage proven Nikon technologies to take the guess work out of photography and help ensure every picture is a beautiful picture. In addition to the S630, Nikon also introduced the new S620 and the S220. "Our new COOLPIX S-Series cameras combine a series of standard features that enhance consumers’ picture taking experience, with unique elements that reflect their individuality,” said Bill Giordano, General Manager Marketing, COOLPIX for Nikon Inc. "When consumers pull one of the new S-Series camera from their bag or pocket, the camera looks as great as the pictures they take.” All S-Series cameras incorporate Nikon’s world-class NIKKOR lenses, which deliver extremely accurate and high-speed focusing, and Nikon’s EXPEED™ digital image processing concept, which ensures high-quality pictures with stunning color and sharpness. The S-Series cameras also include elements of the enhanced Smart Portrait System, which assists in getting smiling subjects free of red-eye and blinking; 4-Way Vibration Reduction (VR) Image Stabilization, resulting in blur-free pictures, even in low light or unsteady conditions; and Scene Auto Selector, which automatically recognizes the scene in your camera and adjusts the camera settings. Specific camera features include: S630: Pocket-sized camera with Sure Grip design and 7x Optical Zoom; 12 megapixels; 2.7-inch LCD with anti-reflection coating; Sport Continuous Mode for up to 11 fps1; Scene Auto Selector; Smart Portrait System (Smile Mode, Blink Proof, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix™, Enhanced Face-Priority AF); 4-Way VR Image Stabilization (Optical VR by CCD shift, Motion Detection, High ISO up to 64002, Best Shot Selector); Available in five colors: Jet Black, Royal Purple, Midnight Blue, Ruby Red and Titanium Silver. S620: 4x-wide Optical Zoom; 12.2 megapixels; Incredibly quick start-up time of 0.7 seconds; Subject Tracking; 2.7-inch LCD with anti-reflection coating and wide viewing angle; Scene Auto Selector; Smart Portrait System (Smile Mode, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Enhanced Face-Priority AF, D-Lighting); 4-Way VR Image Stabilization (Optical VR by lens shift, Motion Detection, High ISO up to 6400 at FULL resolution, Best Shot Selector); Available in five colors: Noble Purple, Jet Black, Dusty Pink, Sky Blue and Rich Pearl. S220: Slim body design (less than 0.7-inches) with 2.5-inch LCD; 10 megapixels; 3x Optical Zoom; Scene Auto Selector; Smart Portrait System (Smile Mode, Blink Proof, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Enhanced Face-Priority AF, D-Lighting); 4-Way VR Image Stabilization (Electronic VR, Motion Detection, High ISO up to 2000, Best Shot Selector); Available in six colors: Plum, Graphite Black, Cobalt Blue, Aqua Green, Magenta and Warm Silver.
The new COOLPIX S-Series cameras will be available nationwide February 2009. The S630 will retail for $279.95; the S620 will retail for $269.95; and S220 will retail for $149.95. In addition to these three cameras, Nikon also introduced the new S230, which boasts Nikon’s Touch Screen technology (for more information, please see press release, “NIKON UNVEILS NEW S230 TOUCH SCREEN DIGITAL CAMERA,” Feb. 2, 2009). For more information about the new COOLPIX cameras, please visit http://www.nikonusa.com, which links all levels of photographers to the Web's most comprehensive photo learning and sharing communities. ### Feature available only for image sizes of 3M (2048 x 1536) or smaller ISO 3200 and 6400 are available only for image sizes of 3M (2048 x 1536) or smaller.
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