Nikon CoolPix S640 Review

Nikon's CoolPix S640 is all about speed. Nikon claims that it has the fastest start-up time for cameras with a 5x optical zoom and image stabilization. It also features an ultra fast auto-focus system, making it easier to capture all the candid moments that life throws at you. Also included on the ultra-compact S640 is a 12.2 Megapixel imaging sensor, Nikon's 4-way VR Image Stabilization, Smart Portrait System, Auto Scene Selection, 640x480 movie mode and in-camera Quick Retouch features.


Nikon CoolPix S640 Key Featues:

• 12.2-Megapixel, 1/2.33-inch CCD imaging sensor
• 7/10 of a second Camera Start-Up time
• 5x optical Nikkor lens: 35mm equivalent of 28-140mm, f/2.7-f5.4
  
• 4-Way VR Image Stabilization
• Optical VR Image Stabilization (Lens Shift)
  
• Motion Detection
• High ISO (up to 6400)
• BSS (Best Shot Selector)
• Smart Portrait System
• Skin Softening
• In-Camera Red-Eye Fix
• Face-Priority AF
• Smile Timer, Blink Proof and Blink Warning
• D-Lighting
• 2.7-inch, 230,000 dot LCD with anti-reflection coating and 5 levels of brightness
• Auto Scene Selection
• 16 Scene Modes
• ISO 100-6400
• Contrast Detect AF
• Focus Area: Face Priority, Auto (9-area), Center, Manual (99-area)
• 640x480 Movie recording with sound
• Metering: 224-segment matrix, center-weighted
• Shutter Speed: 1/1500-8 seconds
• TTL Auto Flash with monitor preflashes
• Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery
• Body is less than 1-inch Thick

Inside the Box:

• CoolPix S640 Camera
• Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
• AC Adapter
• USB Cable
• A/V Cable
• Strap
• Software CD

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