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Nikon COOLPIX S7000 review: 112 specs compared

Avg. price:~£200Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:165 gBattery life (CIPA):180 shots

Nikon COOLPIX S7000 Review: Compare 112 technical specifications, 9 expert and video reviews and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

Nikon COOLPIX S7000
4.6/10

Overall score

Score
4.6/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

35%

4.6

Technical score

30%

4.6

List score

25%

4.6

Reviews score

10%

4.6

Sentiment score

▼Worse than 99% of cameras
6.1

Value for money

Value for money
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

4.6

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

▼Worse than 91%
4.6

Technical score

Technical score
4.6/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

28%

4.4

Sensor & Image

25%

4.6

Photo Features

18%

5.3

Video & Audio

14%

5.1

Display & Design

8%

2.6

Battery & Power

7%

5.1

Connectivity & Storage

▼Worse than 62%
4.6

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.6/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 74% of models

4.6

Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.4

Average grade

20%

7.3

Popularity

Grades by review (9)
4 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 5 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 74%
4.6

List score

List score
4.6/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (1)
List score: in 1 of 151 lists (1%)
▲Better than 76%
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the Nikon COOLPIX S7000

Based on 4 · 6

Reviewers like the long zoom in a compact body, but are split on image quality and dislike the screen.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the Nikon COOLPIX S7000

Based on 29 owners sharing their experience in online comments

21%positive7%mixed72%negative

Owners value its capable photos and usable video, but frequent focus problems and poor, hissy microphone audio dominate.

What owners dislike

  • Photos and video often blur in cloudy light, indoors and with flash off, and focus can fail or hunt, especially when zooming or shooting moving subjects.8
  • Owners find photos dark, soft or worse than their phone camera, and say the picture quality disappoints on the 21MP sensor.5
  • The built-in microphone produces a constant hiss in the background of recordings, even in silent settings, and audio sounds blurry or bad when playing music.5
  • Video can look fuzzy and lose focus, especially when zooming in, and some owners say it looks like 480p.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Ranked #473 of 975 models in Cameras (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of camera Nikon COOLPIX S7000

Technical score
Technical score
4.6/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components:

28%

4.4

Sensor & Image

25%

4.6

Photo Features

18%

5.3

Video & Audio

14%

5.1

Display & Design

8%

2.6

Battery & Power

7%

5.1

Connectivity & Storage

4.6
Reviews score
4.6
List score
4.6
Value for money
Value for money
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components:

70%

4.6

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

6.1
Sensor size
1/2.3"
This camera has a sensor size of 1/2.3", which is smaller than 59.1% of cameras and the same as 39.1% of cameras.
Sensor resolution
16 MP
This camera captures images at 16 MP, which is lower than 61.4% of cameras and equal to 10.8% of cameras.
Sensor pixel size
1.3 µm
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.3 µm, which are smaller than those in 90.9% of cameras and the same size as those in 0.5% of cameras.
Base ISO
125
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 125, which is higher than 73.4% of cameras and equal to 7.9% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 6400 ISO
This camera reaches ISO 6,400, which is higher than 38.6% of cameras and equal to 15.7% of cameras.
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What reviewers say
Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
N/A
N. of focus points
99
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has a focus-point count of 99, which is higher than 74.4% of cameras and equal to 5.1% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 36.6% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 87.4% of cameras.
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What reviewers say
Max video resolution
1920 px
This camera records at 1920 px, which is higher than the resolution in 28.7% of cameras and the same as in 46.7% of cameras.
Video bitrate
?
Video bit depth
8 bit
This camera records in 8 bit, which is higher than the colour depth in 8.2% of cameras and the same as in 79.8% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
This camera records with 4:2:0, which is better than the chroma sampling in 8.2% of cameras and the same as in 70% of cameras.
Video codecs
H.264
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What reviewers say
Type
compact
Weight
165 g
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 165 g, which is lighter than 84.8% of cameras and equal to 0.1% of cameras.
Width
98.8 mm
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera is 98.8 mm wide, which is narrower than 85.2% of cameras and equal to 0.3% of cameras.
Height
60 mm
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera is 60 mm tall, which is shorter than 77.8% of cameras and equal to 1.7% of cameras.
Thickness
27.4 mm
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera is 27.4 mm thick, which is thinner than 82.5% of cameras and equal to 0.3% of cameras.
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What reviewers say
Battery life (CIPA)
180 shots
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera lasts for 180 shots per charge, which is shorter than 95.6% of cameras and equal to 0.9% of cameras.
Battery capacity
740 mAh
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has 740 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 85.4% of cameras and equal to 2.4% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
This camera has a removable battery, and 97.8% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.6% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
What reviewers say
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This camera supports Wi-Fi. This feature is available on 48.1% of cameras.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
This camera uses Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), which is more advanced than the Wi-Fi in 54.8% of cameras and the same as in 34.6% of cameras.
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 24.1% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 16.4% of cameras use USB-C.
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What reviewers say

Nikon COOLPIX S7000 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 35.7% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • 76 more focus points
    This camera has a higher focus-point count than the average camera (99 vs 23). The average camera has a count of 23.
    99 vs 23
  • Supports slow-motion video
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
  • 224.5 g lighter
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (165 g vs 389.5 g). The average camera weighs 389.5 g.
    165 g vs 389.5 g
  • 3.6 fps faster mechanical burst
    This camera has a faster mechanical burst than the average camera (9.2 fps vs 5.6 fps). The average camera reaches 5.6 fps.
    9.2 fps vs 5.6 fps
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 48.1% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Smartphone remote control
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
  • Built-in timelapse
    This camera includes timelapse capture, the average camera does not.
  • 224.5 g lighter
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (165 g vs 389.5 g). The average camera weighs 389.5 g.
    165 g vs 389.5 g
  • 20.2 mm narrower
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (98.8 mm vs 119 mm). The average camera is 119 mm wide.
    98.8 mm vs 119 mm
  • 18.5 mm thinner
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (27.4 mm vs 45.9 mm). The average camera is 45.9 mm thick.
    27.4 mm vs 45.9 mm
  • 13.7 mm shorter body
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (60 mm vs 73.7 mm). The average camera is 73.7 mm tall.
    60 mm vs 73.7 mm
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 35.7% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • 76 more focus points
    This camera has a higher focus-point count than the average camera (99 vs 23). The average camera has a count of 23.
    99 vs 23
  • 3.6 fps faster mechanical burst
    This camera has a faster mechanical burst than the average camera (9.2 fps vs 5.6 fps). The average camera reaches 5.6 fps.
    9.2 fps vs 5.6 fps
  • In-camera panorama mode
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
  • Supports slow-motion video
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
  • Built-in timelapse
    This camera includes timelapse capture, the average camera does not.
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 48.1% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Smartphone remote control
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
  • Has NFC
    This camera supports NFC, the average camera does not. 14.3% of cameras support NFC.
  • 0.02 GB more internal storage
    This camera has more internal storage than the average camera (0 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera has 0 GB internal storage.
    0.02 GB vs 0 GB
  • 36.1% lower list score
    List score
    4.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (1)
    List score: in 1 of 151 lists (1%)
    4.6 vs 7.2
  • Smaller image sensor
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs 2/3"). The average camera's sensor size is 2/3".
    1/2.3" vs 2/3"
  • 1.74 µm smaller sensor pixels
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.04 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.04 µm.
    1.3 µm vs 3.04 µm
  • 29.2% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models

    4.6

    Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.4

    Average grade

    20%

    7.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (9)
    4 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 5 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.6 vs 6.5
  • No hot shoe
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 150 shots shorter battery life
    This camera lasts shorter per charge than the average camera (180 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera lasts for 330 shots.
    180 shots vs 330 shots
  • No RAW photo capture
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 61% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • 36.1% lower sentiment score
    4.6 vs 7.2
  • 36.1% lower list score
    List score
    4.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (1)
    List score: in 1 of 151 lists (1%)
    4.6 vs 7.2
  • 29.2% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models

    4.6

    Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.4

    Average grade

    20%

    7.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (9)
    4 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 5 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.6 vs 6.5
  • 36.1% lower sentiment score
    4.6 vs 7.2
  • 13.2% worse value for money
    Nikon COOLPIX S7000 has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (6.08 vs 6.9).
    6.08 vs 6.88
  • No hot shoe
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • Smaller image sensor
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs 2/3"). The average camera's sensor size is 2/3".
    1/2.3" vs 2/3"
  • 1.74 µm smaller sensor pixels
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.04 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.04 µm.
    1.3 µm vs 3.04 µm
  • 19,200 ISO lower expanded sensitivity
    This camera extends sensitivity to a lower ISO than the average camera (6,400 ISO vs 25,600 ISO). The average camera extends sensitivity to 25,600 ISO.
    6,400 ISO vs 25,600 ISO
  • Fewer megapixels
    This camera has fewer megapixels than the average camera (16 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera's sensor resolution is 16.2 MP.
    16 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 25 stops higher base ISO
    This camera has a higher base ISO than the average camera (125 vs 100). The average camera's base ISO is 100.
    125 vs 100
  • No RAW photo capture
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 61% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • No manual focus mode
    This camera does not support manual focus, the average camera does. 71.4% of cameras include a manual focus mode.
  • No manual exposure control
    This camera does not support manual exposure, the average camera does. 71.5% of cameras support manual exposure controls.
  • 26 s shorter exposure
    This camera allows shorter exposures than the average camera (4 s vs 30 s). The average camera allows exposures up to 30 s.
    4 s vs 30 s
  • 1 min shorter recording time
    This camera has a shorter recording time than the average camera (29 min vs 30 min). The average camera records for 30 min.
    29 min vs 30 min
  • 150 shots shorter battery life
    This camera lasts shorter per charge than the average camera (180 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera lasts for 330 shots.
    180 shots vs 330 shots
  • 380 mAh less battery capacity
    This camera has a smaller battery than the average camera (740 mAh vs 1,120 mAh). The average camera has 1,120 mAh battery capacity.
    740 mAh vs 1,120 mAh

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
Il fotografo dilettante
≈ estimated
01/03/2024
Personal use and photo test · zoom and sensor size
Verdict
Nikon COOLPIX S7000 is a small, powerful zoom camera preferred over a smartphone, though its tiny sensor limits image quality.
7.0
Ravin Chandra
≈ estimated
12/12/2016
Hands-on review · two weeks of stills and video use
Verdict
Nikon COOLPIX S7000 suits casual stills and family clips, but overexposed images and weak low light hold it back.
6.0
shortycrochets life
≈ estimated
15/10/2015
Short user review · first days with auto and pet modes
Verdict
Nikon COOLPIX S7000 takes clear pictures in pet mode, but auto mode's orange colours make it hard to recommend.
5.0
Geekanoids
≈ estimated
26/04/2015
Hands-on review · focus, video and photo tests
Verdict
Nikon COOLPIX S7000 has great build and zoom reach, but frequent misfocus and overexposure make it hard to recommend.
8.0
Camerahoarders
≈ estimated
02/07/2015
Hands-on review · autofocus, image quality and features
Verdict
Nikon COOLPIX S7000 is a good-value compact with pleasant colours and detail, but weak in low light and no exposure control.
8.0
Geekanoids
≈ estimated
24/04/2015
Unboxing · first impressions of build and controls
Verdict
Nikon COOLPIX S7000 feels well made and looks like a nice compact, with a full review to follow.
Not graded
Shop video
Hands-on video, no verdict
Not graded
Not graded
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
photographyblog.com
✓ explicit
10/04/2015
Hands-on test · Travel zoom
Verdict
The Nikon Coolpix S7000 is a simple, slim holiday camera with a 20x zoom and bright colours that suit families, but it lacks a touchscreen and full exposure control.
7.0
ephotozine.com
✓ explicit
19/06/2015
Lab test · Compact travel zoom
Verdict
The Nikon Coolpix S7000 is a pocketable 20x zoom that focuses and fires quickly, though its 210-shot battery rating calls for a spare on busy days.
8.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
26/03/2015
Hands-on review · Holiday zoom
Verdict
The Nikon S7000 is a neat pocket zoom that covers most trips with its 20x lens, though it lacks a touchscreen and full exposure control.
6.0
chip.de
≈ estimated
17/09/2018
Lab test · Travel zoom
Verdict
The Nikon Coolpix S7000 is a solid travel zoom with a 20x range and quick autofocus, but noisy images and soft detail hold it back.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Nikon COOLPIX S7000

  • At 165 g it is light enough to carry all day.
  • The slim body fits in a coat pocket.
  • 99 focus points help keep moving subjects sharp.
  • 9.2 fps shooting catches quick action.
  • NFC is a handy extra for a quick link to a phone.
  • Wi-Fi sends photos straight to a phone.

What customers don't like about Nikon COOLPIX S7000

  • 180 shots per charge is short for a day out.
  • Video stops at 29 min per clip.
  • Small 1.3 µm pixels make dim scenes grainy.
  • No manual focus or manual exposure.
  • The 4 s longest shutter limits long night exposures.

Verdict

At 165 g, the Nikon COOLPIX S7000 is a slim pocket camera from 2015 for people who want something to carry every day. Its body measures 98.8 by 60 by 27.4 mm, so it slides into a coat pocket without a bag. The 99 focus points and tracking autofocus keep moving subjects sharp, and 9.2 fps shooting catches quick action. NFC and Wi-Fi make it simple to send pictures to a phone. The trade-off is battery life, since 180 shots per charge is short for a day out. Video stops at 29 min per clip, and the small 1.3 µm pixels struggle in dim rooms. Manual focus and manual exposure are missing, so you cannot take full control. It suits a casual shooter who wants snapshots of holidays and family days.

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