Nikon Coolpix S3000

1. DCResource.com

The Nikon Coolpix S3000 goes head-to-head with seven market leaders in Jeff Keller's budget camera group test. It's the most compact of the group, has lots of features and is the only camera available in lime green, but performance is a "mixed bag."

Review: DCRP Review: 2010 Budget Camera Shootout, Jeff Keller, June 27, 2010

2. Which? magazine

As a simple point-and-shoot camera, the Nikon Coolpix S3000 is "great if you're not looking for complex features," say editors at Which? magazine. They appreciate the wide-angle lens, given the camera's small stature, but shots are "prone to blurring" becasue the S3000 doesn't have optical image stabilization.

Review: Digital Cameras: Compare Features & Prices, Editors of Which? magazine, As of August 2010

3. CNET (Asia)

Editor Alexandra Savvides compares the Nikon Coolpix S3000 with the Canon IXUS 105 (PowerShot SD1300 IS in the U.S.), and says the latter delivers better image quality. Nevertheless, the S3000 still has a pleasing design with an "incredibly slim and compact" build, she says, and it's a solid budget camera.

Review: Nikon Coolpix S3000, Alexandra Savvides, June 30, 2010

4. The Guardian (U.K.)

Jack Schofield is more critical of the Nikon Coolpix S3000 than most. While image quality doesn't hold up next to his older Nikon cameras, the S3000 is easy to use, and it also has a bright focus assist lamp and a flash that successfully avoids "red-eye" effect.

Review: Nikon Coolpix S3000, Jack Schofield, May 18, 2010

5. DigitalCameraHQ.com

Although the Nikon Coolpix S3000 is an improvement over its predecessor, Liam McCabe says it's still "a mediocre camera." He gives the nod to Canon's budget models for image quality that's "a step above" and suggests that prospective buyers compare his sample images to those taken on their cell phone cameras to see if the S3000 is worth the investment.

Review: Nikon S3000 Hands-On Review, Liam McCabe, May 25, 2010

6. Amazon.com

Most owners of the Nikon Coolpix S3000 appreciate the camera's simplicity and small size, and are pleased with the performance relative to its budget price point. Complaints are few, but one owner finds the build quality cheap, while another is frustrated with having to charge the battery in the camera.

Review: Nikon Coolpix S3000 12 MP Digital Camera, Contributors to Amazon.com, As of August 2010