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Nikon Coolpix S7000 Review

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  • Nikon S7000

    Main Features

    • 16MP - 1/2.3" CMOS Sensor
    • ISO 100 - 6400
    • 25-500 mm F3.4-6.5 Zoom Lens
    • Optical Image Stabilization
    • 3″ Fixed Type Screen
    • 9.2 fps continuous shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
    • Built-in Wireless
    • 165g. 99 x 60 x 27 mm
    $299.99
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    Nikon S7000 Overview

    First introduced in February 2015 , Nikon Coolpix S7000 is a 16.0MP Ultracompact camera with a 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor.

    Nikon S7000 has an Overall Score of 42/100 and ranked #228 out of 623 in Compact cameras (Top 10 Compact), and ranked #712 out of 1166 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

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    Nikon S7000 Compared to other Compact Cameras

    Now let's get in to more details of our Nikon S7000 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)
    NFC Connectivity
    Image Stabilization
    1920 x 1080 Max Video Resolution
    Face Detection Focusing
    1/4000s High Shutter Speed
    9.2fps Fast Continuous Shooting
    165g Light Body
    Timelapse Recording
    25mm Wide Angle Lens
    500mm Good Tele Lens
    20X Optical Zoom
    Remote control with a smartphone

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    CONs
    No Articulating Screen
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Touch Screen
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No RAW Shooting
    Low Screen Resolution ( 460kdots )
    Low Battery Life: 180 shots
    No Manual Focusing
    No Manual Exposure
    No Environmental Sealing
    Slow Lens at Wide: f3.40
    Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
    Nikon S7000 Sensor and Photography Features

    Nikon S7000 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4608 x 3456 pixels with aspect ratios of and 4:3. S7000 has a native ISO range of 100 - 6400 but unfortunately, Nikon S7000 doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 (Lumix DC-TZ90) or Canon PowerShot G9 X in the same price range.

    Nikon S7000 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Nikon S7000 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Nikon S7000's 1/2.3" sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Nikon S7000 Sensor Size Comparison

    Nikon S7000 Physical Specs
    Nikon S7000 weighs 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz) and has external dimensions of 99 x 60 x 27 mm (3.9 x 2.36 x 1.06″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, its weight is about average in its class. With a thickness of 27mm, it also has an average thickness.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Nikon S7000 with the dimensions:

    Nikon S7000 Body Size Dimensions

    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Nikon S7000, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Nikon S7000 Real Life Body Size Comparison


    Now lets compare the weight and thickness of Nikon S7000 with its main competitors:

    Nikon S7000 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Sensor Weight vs S7000 Thickness vs S7000
    Canon SX610 HS 20.0MP - 1/2.3" 191g 26g heavier 27mm equal thickness
    Sony WX350 18.0MP - 1/2.3" 164g 1g lighter 26mm 1mm thinner
    Nikon S9900 16.0MP - 1/2.3" 289g 124g heavier 40mm 13mm thicker
    Canon ELPH 350 HS 20.0MP - 1/2.3" 147g 18g lighter 23mm 4mm thinner
    Sony WX220 18.0MP - 1/2.3" 121g 44g lighter 22mm 5mm thinner
    Nikon S6900 16.0MP - 1/2.3" 181g 16g heavier 28mm 1mm thicker
    Sony W830 20.0MP - 1/2.3" 122g 43g lighter 23mm 4mm thinner
    Nikon S3700 20.0MP - 1/2.3" 118g 47g lighter 20mm 7mm thinner

    Nikon S7000 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Nikon S7000 Lens

    Nikon S7000 features a 25-500 mm F3.4-6.5 20x zoom lens. Lens has a good wide angle capability starting at 25mm and remarkable super telephoto reach at 500mm.

    Wide Coverage

    Compact Cameras

    S7000
    Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
    Average
    Telezoom

    Compact Cameras

    S7000
    Longest - Canon SX520 HS
    Average

    With a max aperture of f3.40 at 25mm, we can not consider this lens fast on wide end, and it is slow at the tele end with its max aperture of f6.50.

    Max Aperture at Wide

    Compact Cameras

    S7000
    Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    Compact Cameras

    S7000
    Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
    Average

    S7000 is also equipped with Optical image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds.

    Nikon S7000 Other Features
    LCD and Viewfinder

    Nikon S7000 has a Fixed Type 3″ LCD screen with a resolution of 460k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.



    Nikon S7000 back view and LCD

    S7000 doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 (Lumix DC-TZ90) (Compare) or Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 (Lumix DMC-TZ80) (Compare).
    If the price is not an issue, take a look at our Top Rated Cameras with Viewfinders.

    Max Shutter speed
    Nikon S7000 can shoot continuously at max speed of 9.2 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/4000 sec.

    Flash
    Unfortunately S7000 doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

    Focusing
    Nikon S7000 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system.

    Nikon S7000 also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

    Video Features
    With Nikon S7000, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 60i,50i,30p,25p fps and save in MPEG-4 and H.264 formats. Full HD resolution of Nikon S7000 will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.

    S7000 has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker.
    Nikon S7000 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Olympus XZ-2 iHS or Nikon Coolpix P7000 in a similar price range.

    Connectivity and Storage
    Nikon S7000 features built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity ( with NFC) which lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection. With its NFC feature, S7000 can communicate with devices such as smartphones which are also equipped with this technology by simply touching each other.One other feature that we like is the ability to use our smartphone as a remote to control our S7000. You can change camera settings, release shutter, view LCD screen and tranfer files using remote control app.

    You can connect S7000 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

    Battery Nikon S7000 is powered by battery which provides a shooting life of 180 according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Compact type cameras is 254 shots, Nikon S7000 has a short battery life for its class so we strongly recommend S7000 owners to buy some extra batteries.

    Battery Life Comparison in Ultracompact Cameras

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    Nikon L32 with its 320shots is the model with longest battery life among Ultracompact cameras. Check the comparison of Nikon S7000 vs Nikon L32 or take a look at Longest Battery Life Compact cameras list.

    Nikon S7000 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Canon SX610 HS
    >>Compare to S7000
    1920 x 1080 270shots Yes No Yes
    Sony WX350
    >>Compare to S7000
    1920 x 1080 470shots Yes No No
    Nikon S9900
    >>Compare to S7000
    1920 x 1080 300shots Yes No Yes
    Canon ELPH 350 HS
    >>Compare to S7000
    1920 x 1080 250shots Yes No Yes
    Sony WX220
    >>Compare to S7000
    1920 x 1080 210shots Yes No Yes
    Nikon S6900
    >>Compare to S7000
    1920 x 1080 180shots Yes No Yes
    Sony W830
    >>Compare to S7000
    1280 x 720 shots No No No
    Nikon S3700
    >>Compare to S7000
    1280 x 720 240shots Yes No Yes

    Lowest Price
    Current Lowest price for Nikon S7000 is $299.99

    What type of Photography is Nikon S7000 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Nikon S7000 in 5 different photography areas. This first spider web graph shows how the S7000 compares with the average Compact camera.
    Hover your mouse over the points to see the score details for each photography type.

    Nikon S7000 for Portrait Photography

    Nikon S7000 has a score of 27 for Portrait Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list and consider these alternatives over theS7000.
    Image Stabilization
    Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No RAW shooting capability
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon S7000 for Portrait Photography

    Nikon S7000 for Street Photography

    Nikon S7000 has a score of 56 for Street Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Street is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Live-view
    Face-Detection Focusing
    Image Stabilization
    25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Small Body
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon S7000 for Street Photography

    Nikon S7000 for Sports Photography

    Nikon S7000 has a score of 23 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theS7000.
    Fast Continuous Shooting: 9.2fps
    Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
    Wireless Connection
    Image Stabilization
    500 mm Tele Lens
    Environmental Sealings
    Focus Points
    Poor Battery Life: 180 shots
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No External Flash Shoe
    Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon S7000 for Sports Photography

    Nikon S7000 for Daily Photography

    Nikon S7000 has a score of 61 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Compact Body
    165g
    20X Optical Zoom
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon S7000 for Daily Photography

    Nikon S7000 for Landscape Photography

    Nikon S7000 has a score of 26 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theS7000.
    25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon S7000 for Landscape Photography

    Nikon S7000 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Nikon S7000 compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range. In the Bubble chart below, you can see Overall Score vs Price comparison of S7000 and the top 10 contenders in the same range. Hover your mouse on the bubbles to see the details of the cameras.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Nikon S7000 alternatives.
    Popular Comparisons of Nikon S7000
    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Nikon S7000 amongst Camera Decision readers.

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    Nikon S3700
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    Nikon S7000 Alternatives in Mirrorless Cameras
    It would also be interesting to compare Nikon S7000 with Mirrorless Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked Mirrorless cameras in Nikon S7000's price range.

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Nikon S7000
    Does the Nikon S7000 have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Nikon S7000 have RAW support?
    Does the Nikon S7000 have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Nikon S7000 have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Nikon S7000?
    What is the Sensor Size of Nikon S7000?
    is the Nikon S7000 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Nikon S7000 have Touch Screen?
    Does the Nikon S7000 have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Nikon S7000?
    Nikon Coolpix S7000 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Nikon
    Model Nikon Coolpix S7000
    Announced 2015-02-10
    Body Type Ultracompact
    Price $299.99
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Lens Focal Range 25-500 mm (20x)
    Max Aperture F3.4-6.5
    Macro Focus Range 1cm
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Size 3″
    Screen Resolution 460k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder None
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage n/a
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 4s
    Max Shutter Speed 1/4000s
    Continuous Shooting 9.2 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation n/a
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 5.70 m (at Auto ISO)
    Flash Modes n/a
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Size 1/2.3"
    Sensor Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm
    Sensor Area 28.07mm2
    Sensor Resolution 16 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456
    Max Native ISO 6,400
    Min Native ISO 100
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
    Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity Built-In
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 165g
    Physical Dimensions 99 x 60 x 27mm
    Battery Life 180 shots
    Battery Type Battery Pack
    Battery Model EN-EL19
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 or 10 secs)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC
    Storage Slots 1
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