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Nikon's Coolpix S220 digital camera. Photo provided by Nikon Inc. 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
Nikon's Coolpix S630 digital camera. Photo provided by Nikon Inc. Click here for a bigger picture!
General
Camera TypeCompact
ManufacturerNikon
Model NumberS630
Dimensions3.8 x 2.3 x 1.0"
96.5 x 57.5 x 25.5mm
Weight140.0 g
4.9 oz
Planned Price$280.00
Planned Availability 2009
Image Capture
Sensor TypeCCD
12.00 megapixels (effective)
Image Preview / Review
ViewfinderNo
LCD2.7", 230,000 pixels
Lens
Lens TypeNikkor lens
7.0x optical zoom
Image StabilizationYes
Focal Length6.6 - 46.2mm (actual)
37 - 260mm (35mm equivalent)
Aperture Rangef/3.5 (wide) / f/5.3 (tele) - ???
Focusing RangeNormal: 24" - infinity (60 cm - infinity)
Macro: 0.8" - infinity (2.0 cm - infinity)
Exposure
ISO SensitivityAuto (64 - 800), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400* (3 mpix or below)
Creative
Digital Zoom4x
Storage
Recording MediumSD/MMC, Built-in
Connectivity
OtherDC Input
Power
Battery TypeLithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Form FactorProprietary EN-EL12
Product Bundle
Battery / Charger1 x EN-EL12 Lithium Ion rechargeable battery and charger
Flash Memory44.0MB built-in memory
Other
Tripod MountYes
Remote ControlNo
More Photos
Nikon's Coolpix S630 digital camera. Photo provided by Nikon Inc. Click here for a bigger picture!
 

Nikon Coolpix S620
Nikon's Coolpix S620 digital camera. Photo provided by Nikon Inc. Click here for a bigger picture!
General
ManufacturerNikon
Model NumberS620
Dimensions3.5 x 2.1 x 0.9"
90.0 x 53.0 x 23.0mm
Weight120.0 g
4.2 oz
Planned Price$270.00
Planned Availability 2009
Image Capture
Sensor TypeCCD
12.20 megapixels (effective)
Image Preview / Review
ViewfinderNo
LCD2.7", 230,000 pixels
Lens
Lens TypeNikkor lens
4x optical zoom
Image StabilizationYes
Focal Length5.0 - 20.0mm (actual)
28 - 112mm (35mm equivalent)
Aperture Rangef/2.7 (wide) / f/5.8 (tele) - ???
Focusing RangeNormal: 20" - infinity (50 cm - infinity)
Macro: 0.8" - infinity (2.0 cm - infinity)
Exposure
ISO SensitivityAuto (64 - 800), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Creative
Digital Zoom4x
Storage
Recording MediumSD/MMC, Built-in
Connectivity
OtherDC Input
Power
Battery TypeLithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Form FactorProprietary EN-EL12
Product Bundle
Battery / Charger1 x EN-EL12 Lithium Ion rechargeable battery and charger
Flash Memory45.0MB built-in memory
Other
Tripod MountYes
Remote ControlNo
More Photos
Nikon's Coolpix S620 digital camera. Photo provided by Nikon Inc. Click here for a bigger picture!
 

Nikon Coolpix S220
Nikon's Coolpix S220 digital camera. Photo provided by Nikon Inc. Click here for a bigger picture!
General
Camera TypeCompact
ManufacturerNikon
Model NumberS220
Dimensions3.5 x 2.2 x 0.7"
89.5 x 55.5 x 18.0mm
Weight100.0 g
3.5 oz
Planned Price$150.00
Planned Availability 2009
Image Capture
Sensor TypeCCD
10.00 megapixels (effective)
Image Preview / Review
ViewfinderNo
LCD2.7", 150,000 pixels
Lens
Lens TypeNikkor lens
3x optical zoom
Image StabilizationYes
Focal Length6.3 - 18.9mm (actual)
35 - 105mm (35mm equivalent)
Aperture Rangef/3.1 (wide) / f/5.9 (tele) - ???
Focusing RangeNormal: 24" - infinity (60 cm - infinity)
Macro: 4.1" - infinity (10.0 cm - infinity)
Exposure
ISO SensitivityAuto (80 - 800), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000
Creative
Digital Zoom4x
Storage
Recording MediumSD/MMC, Built-in
Connectivity
OtherDC Input
Power
Battery TypeLithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Form Factor Proprietary EN-EL10
Product Bundle
Battery / Charger1 x EN-El10 Lithium Ion rechargeable battery and charger
Flash Memory44.0MB built-in memory
Other
Tripod MountYes
Remote ControlNo
More Photos
Nikon's Coolpix S220 digital camera. Photo provided by Nikon Inc. Click here for a bigger picture!
 

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. 

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  1. Feature available only for image sizes of 3M (2048 x 1536) or smaller

  2. ISO 3200 and 6400 are available only for image sizes of 3M (2048 x 1536) or smaller.

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