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Nikon S500

Nikon COOLPIX S500 Digital Camera

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Vivitar ViviCam X029 Digital Camera

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Product Description
You can shoot sharper, clearer and without blur with Nikon’s ingenious Vibration Reduction. VR Image Stabilization detects and corrects for camera movement to give you rock-steady... More
You can shoot sharper, clearer and without blur with Nikon’s ingenious Vibration Reduction. VR Image Stabilization detects and corrects for camera movement to give you rock-steady results time after time in lower light. So effective, it even lets you shoot in lower light. Less
megapixels: 10.1 Megapixels. Lcd Screen. display Size: 2.4. built-in Memory Capacity: 16mb. image Resolution: Up To 3648 X 2736.
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 4x 4x
Camera Type Compact Compact
Weight 0.28 lb. 0.22 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in. 2.7 in.
Resolution 7.4 Megapixel 10.1 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 3x Without Optical Zoom
Features Image Stabilization Image Stabilization • Red-eye Correction • Face Detection
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 7.4 Megapixel 10.1 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 1024 x 768 • 3072 x 2304 • 3072 x 1728 640 x 480 • 3264 x 2448 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 1920 x 1080 • 3648 x 2736 • 3648 x 2048
Video   
Video Resolutions - 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA)
Video Format - AVI
Video Speed 30 fps -
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 3x Without Optical Zoom
Focus Type Autofocus Autofocus
Focal Length 5.7 - 17.1 mm 7 mm
Macro Focus Range 5.9 in. to Infinity (w) -
35mm Zoom Lens 35 - 105 mm -
Focus Range 19.69 in. to Infinity (w) -
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f2.8/f4.7 (w/t) -
White Balance - Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Red-eye Reduction Flash -
Flash Type Built-In -
ISO Speeds Auto • 50 • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 2000 Auto • 100 • 400
Storage   
Memory Type Built-in • SD Card Built-in • SD Card • SDHC Card
Compression Type - JPEG
Built-in Memory Size 26 MB 10 MB
Included Features   
Self Timer - 2 Sec. • 5 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone -
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position -
Viewfinder Without Viewfinder -
LCD Screen Resolution 230,000 pixels -
Interfaces   
Interface Type USB USB 2.0
Power Supply   
Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life 180 Images -
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows Vista -
Dimensions   
Weight 0.28 lb. 0.22 lb.
Depth 0.9 in. 0.98 in.
Height 2 in. 2.05 in.
Width 3.5 in. 3.62 in.
Warranty   
Warranty - 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
UPC 018208912865 681066865194
Product ID 40706056 102364030
Included Accessories Lithium Battery Software • USB Cable • Driver • AC Power Adapter • Strap • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery
Release Date 2007 -
Family Line Nikon COOLPIX Vivitar ViviCam
Product MPN   
MPN COOLPIXS500S VX029
 
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Nikon S500
Nikon COOLPIX S500 Digital Camera
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Vivitar ViviCam X029 Digital Camera
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Product Review Summary

3.0
Based on 2 user reviews
50% recommend this product
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Consumer Reviews

18

Small, sleek, great pictures.

bymapaquette Nov 27, 2007
10 Helpfuls 11 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Compact, solid, easy to use, great pictures.
Cons Proprietary battery, flimsy battery/memory card door.
Recommended it? Yes

When looking for a new camera, we wanted something small, easy to use, and that took good pictures. The Nikon Coolpix S500 was a great choice.

We wanted something small so that it would be easy to carry. Although we usually carry it in a dedicated camera case, the S500 is tiny enough to... Read full review »

1

Poor low-light performance

bygajozinho Apr 20, 2008
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Looks
Cons Poor low light and high ISO performance - extreme noise
Recommended it? No

There is more to hate about this camera than to like about it, especially given the price tag. In short, unless your lighting conditions are superb, you will be disappointed every single time.

I bought this camera in a rush. I thought, oh, it's a Nikon, how bad can it be? I was sorely... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

3.0
Based on 2 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
  • None Yet

Consumer Reviews

3

Vivitar Vivicam X029

byhannahgw2015 Dec 27, 2011
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros -easy to use<br>-durable<br>-wrist-strap<br>-takes videos<br>-not...
Cons -noisy<br>-not water-proof<br>-low battery life
Recommended it? Yes

This vivitar digital camera is overall a good camera. I bought this camera because i wanted something i could take pictures with, that wasn't too expensive. The quality is good, but not very good. It's easy to use, and convenient. It comes with a wrist strap,  so its easier not to drop. It... Read full review »

2

Vivitar Vivicam X029 Digital Camera

bymistik7150 Sep 28, 2010
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Convenient, easy to use, and large LCD screen.
Cons Doesn't hold silent mode setting and macro switch on side... could be a pro.
Recommended it? Yes

     We bought this camera (and a few more with reviews to follow) for use at work. It is to be used by youth ages 9 - 17 and staff members up to 52 years old in and around work. I run an afterschool program and we have started a photography club. Purchasing cameras was part of an... Read full review »

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