The new Nikon Coolpix S6000 is a stylish compact zoom camera, both in terms of looks and performance.

Despite being such a slim camera, the S6000 sports an outstanding wide-angle 28mm lens with 7x optical zoom, complete with an aperture range of f/3.7-5.6 and 14.2-megapixel CCD sensor. It produces excellent images in most scenarios and handles colours exceptionally well.

It’s a fairly speedy camera when it comes to starting up and between shots, but there is a little performance lag when it comes to continuous shooting mode. There is also a small amount of noticeable shutter lag.

Nikon has equipped the Coolpix S6000 with a decent array of features, including 720p HD video recording and an HDMI output for connecting the camera straight to a TV or monitor. You’ll also find the standard shooting modes, plus a range of colour modes.

The Nikon Coolpix S6000 is available now with an RRP of $399.

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By Caroline Warnes