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vincent finnvfinn (vfinn) 0 pts

June 13, 2008 9:07 PM

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what is difference between nikon coolpix s550 and s600 I am replaced coolpix 430

I was hoping to spend around $200. Sears had a Nikon S550 kit for sale at $199. Is there a camera out there that is better than the Nikon

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Andrew Skinner (blackdoorphotos) 18535 pts

June 14, 2008 9:54 AM

Vincent,

There are some noticable differences between the Nikon S550 and the Nikon S600. While both are 10MP cameras, I will list the differences in with the Nikon S550 listed first:

- Optical zoom: 5x vs. 4x: While the difference may seem small, the effective lengths of these cameras is 26-180mm vs. 28-112mm. Having the ability to go to 180mm is a big difference in my opinion.

- Image stabilization: Electronic vs. Optical: Optical image stabilization is much more effective in that it adjusts the position of the lens and/or sensor vs electrical, which only adjusts the ISO setting and shutter speeds of the camera.

- ISO Range: 64-2000 vs. 100-3200;: The higher the ISO the more light you can bring in to the photo and use the camera in lower lit situations. Note that with a higher ISO, the grainier your photos will appear. This can be adjusted with software though.

- LCD Size: 2.5" vs. 2.7": This is only a marginal difference that will hardly be noticed.

My overall chioce would vary based on what you want to use the camera for. If you want to get good indoor photos, go with the Nikon S600. If you're looking to take pictures in better light and want some zoom, the Nikon S550 would be a better choice.

Personally, if I was picking an ultra-compact camera for around $200, I would go with the Olympus 840. It has an 8MP resolution, which is still very good for prints up to 20x30", it has 5x optical zoom (36-180mm) and dual image stabilization that combines optical and digital settings. It will only run you about $183 too. Good luck and happy shooting.

Andrew

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Phil (ddealer27) 202 pts

June 16, 2008 9:49 PM

I would stick with the S600, the 5x zoom of the S550 is hindered by Electronic Image Stabilization producing less than sharp images using the upper limits of the 5x optical zoom.

The S600 with a better lens and Optical Image Stabilization would be your best choice. To add to the confusion, I would go for a Sony W150 or W170. http://www.steves-digicams.com/

CNET Review of Nikon S600: http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/nikon-coolpix-s600/4505-6501_7-32848553.html

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hany 0 pts

January 28, 2009 10:33 AM

which software to get better image quality in case of high iso

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what is difference between nikon coolpix s550 and s600 I am replaced coolpix 430

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