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Note: This camera was first sold in Mar 2005. It has been replaced by the Nikon S50.
Nikon Coolpix S1
Nikon Coolpix S1
C-
HQ Grade: C-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 3 out of 5
"Black Death & Lens Cover error"
  • 1 out of 5
"black screen of death"
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Nikon Coolpix S1 Reviews

  • 3.64 out of 5

Rating: 3.64 of 5
(188 user reviews)

Professional Reviews of the Nikon S1

  • 3 out of 5
Great for ease of use, compact size (Steve's Digicams - 11/10/05)

Steve's Digicams gives the S1 an exhaustive review. Plenty of coverage of the camera's features inside, a great resource if you're interested in the Nikon S1. read original review

  • 4 out of 5
An Imaging Resource "Pick" (Imaging Resource - 11/10/05)

Imaging Resource has some concerns, but likes the S1 enough to make it one of their "picks." read original review

  • 3 out of 5
You might want to shop around (DC Resource - 11/10/05)

DC Resource puts the S1 through its heavy duty testing and is ultimately underwhelmed. Check out why. read original review

  • 2.5 out of 5
Not Convinced (CNET - 11/10/05)

This CNET reviewer isn't exactly convinced that the S1 is the best ultracompact on the market. read original review

Nikon S1 Reviews by DigitalCamera-HQ Users

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  • 3 out of 5
Black Death & Lens Cover error (Sandi - 8/29/08)

OK I purchased 2 nikons s1 and s3 for my daughters within 6months of each other, with my eldest blaming my youngest for breaking both... read more

  • 1 out of 5
black screen of death (nikon never again - 11/18/07)

nice ..... NOT.

Bought this for my daugher and she experienced black screen of death just outside warranty period.

Will vote in the only... read more

  • 2 out of 5
What is there to like? (BLM - 7/17/07)

The small size of the camera is the only thing I can come up with. I got better results from my old 3.1MP Canon camera. read more

  • 2 out of 5
several performance concerns plus black screen problem (Jim Moran - 7/14/07)

I've had my Coolpix S1 for about 18 months now, with mixed results. The obvious pluses are the small size/weight, and the decent quality photos... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Nikon CoolPix Black Screen of Death (Zephog - 7/13/07)

Common theme regarding a majority of Nikon's digitals, after 12 or so months of use, the LCD screen goes black. Would not recommend this camera... read more

  • 4 out of 5
So Far So Good! (James Wolfe - 6/10/07)

My S1 is approx 1 year old. Purchased because of size, weight, and name. I am probably a C- caliber photographer. Take pics to refresh... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Works great.Great size.LOVE IT! (lauren - 4/21/07)

i think its a great camera it has always worked great for me (and believe me it has been dropped from many hands!)i never had... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Do not buy a Nikon (Rowie - 4/18/07)

Worst digital camera I ever owned. Casio is much better in all respects and more reliable. Nikon S1 black screen came after just over 1... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Never think about buying a Nikon S1 (Eva - 3/5/07)

I have experienced the "Black Screen of Death" twice within five months and many other problems. Im studying abroad right now and just have this... read more

  • 2 out of 5
ok camera - while it worked (D Loh - 2/20/07)

I bought this camera off a coworker because it was nice and small. The picture quality is adequate but not stunning by any means. I... read more

  • 2 out of 5
Dont buy it (Sam - 2/17/07)

This camera is horrible. The pictures always come out blurry and grainy. I've already had to get a fixed a few times.read more

  • 1 out of 5
horrible camera (leah - 1/12/07)

I have gone through 4 nikon s1 cameras! every time i get it back from being fixed, the screen turns black and once again the... read more

  • 3 out of 5
not that bad (victor david - 12/15/06)

i have been using this cam for quite some time now and i am quite satisfied wiht it. it works perfectly in daylight but in... read more

  • 2 out of 5
What a waste! (Kristin - 11/29/06)

I have never dropped the camera. So I haven't had the same breakage problems that some of the others listed. BUT...I am a newbie on... read more

  • 2 out of 5
dead screen, under a year old (Karina - 11/28/06)

Like many of the previous reviewers, I also have a problem with the "black screen of death." The menu options are visible, but the screen... read more

  • 2 out of 5
Blank screen (Ron - 11/18/06)

Hey, my camera just stopped working today...one minute it was taking pics then the next all i can see is a blank screen..I bought the... read more

  • 1 out of 5
What is wrong now (D W - 8/28/06)

The shutter was stuck and returned for factory warrantee, now the camera does nothing but take blurred images, a complete waste of money. I bought... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Brill pics ( - 7/17/06)

Carry it everywhere, including camping and Hiking.
Had none of the problems experienced by others, and for its size, the pictures and quality are superb.read more

  • 2 out of 5
So many problems! ( - 6/28/06)

The camera is great for a small, pocket sized camera. but don't get it if you are AT ALL accident prone! I merely knocked it... read more

  • 3 out of 5
When it works it's great ( - 6/19/06)

I bought mine a year ago and at first was very impressed - but I took it on holiday and when I started to use... read more

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