February 3rd, 2009 by 
Photo-John
The new Nikon Coolpix S230 is a 10-megapixel, pocket-sized digital camera with a new 3-inch touch screen LCD display. Along with the S230, Nikon is introducing the S220, which is basically the same but without the touch screen feature. Both cameras have a 3x 35-105mm optical zoom lens (35mm equivalent), movie mode, and Nikon’s D-Lighting in-camera shadow adjustment. The S230 is available in five colors and the S220 comes in seven colors.
“TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the COOLPIX S230. Combining the precision optics of a NIKKOR lens with the image quality and performance benefits of Nikon’s innovative EXPEED digital image-processing concept, the COOLPIX S230 blends the intuitive control of touch screen operation and advanced functions with delightfully compact design in a high-quality aluminum body…”
Nikon Coolpix S230 Feature Highlights
- New 3-in. LCD monitor featuring touch screen control
- Easy Auto Mode with Nikon’s Scene Auto Selector
- Nikon’s exclusive Smart Portrait System
- Quick Retouch
- 16 handy scene modes for optimized shooting in various settings
- Food Mode
- D-Lighting
- Active Zoom
- Auto Sort and Favorite Pictures functions
- Four movie modes with sound
- Time zone function for easy setting of multiple locations
- Approx. 44 MB of internal memory
- Hi-Speed USB connectivity
Official Nikon Coolpix S230 Press Release >>
Official Nikon Coolpix S220 Press Release >>
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March 9th, 2009 at 7:05 pm
I bought a Nikon CoolPix S230 and the image quality was very bad. Was very grainy!! When you zoomed in on PIC’s, dots even appeared in the images.
When viewing the images on my computer, they were ever worse!!
March 17th, 2009 at 11:02 am
I bought the Nikon Coolpix S230 and I was not impressed with the quality of the photos, on the LCD screen or on my computer. I took pictures at my wedding, which was in the evening, most of them came out too dark, or blurry. We only got a few clear pics. I was highly disappointed. In summary, this camera is terrible for low light settings! I would not recommend this camera to anyone.
April 1st, 2009 at 5:55 pm
I purchased the Nikon Coolpix S230 for something simple. I thought that I needed a high megapixel model because I wanted good pictures. The Nikon name is what made me turn to the 230 model. This was the worst decision I made since marriage. Every image that I have captured with this camera is terrible. I will call them images, because they do not qualify as pictures. I have taken better shots with my camera phone. Pass on this product………..Please they should be arrested for using the Nikon name.
April 11th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
Does anyone have anything against the S220 version?? Everything is about the S230…or are they the same?
April 20th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
I purchased the Nikon Coolpix S220 yesterday. When viewing the image on the screen (BEFORE snapping the shot) the image is great but, once you press the shutter-release button the image pops up on the screen VERY grainy. Then when you pull up the photo on your computer it’s AWFUL! Also, VERY grainy - not acceptable in my mind. It pails compared to my previous camera which was a Casio EX-S500. Nikon is supposed to be a company that ONLY produces cameras - I DON’T GET IT! Will be returning this camera a.s.a.p. I’m surprised anyone could find this a wise purchase.
May 10th, 2009 at 10:41 am
You guys are kinda silly. i just got this camera (s230), and I noticed that right out of the box, that the picture quality was yucky, and that it was grainy and weird. I went into the settings and lowered the iso to 80, and then the pictures looked fine, and normal quality. Hope this helps someone!
May 14th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
I recently purchased the S230 and the touch screen is amazing but the screen is all grainy and when I take pictures the pictures look all glittery. But when I put them on my computer there just fine. But personally I really like it.
May 23rd, 2009 at 11:16 am
I ve just bought a Nikon coolpix s220 and i m having the same problems!The quality of the images on the sreen is awful in the most cases..When i transfer the images on my pc they are a bit better..I low the iso to 80 but i cant see much diference,one friend of mine bought an olympus,which is much better
May 25th, 2009 at 5:46 pm
I was having the same grainy issue everyone seems to be complaining about - change the ISO setting from Auto to something from 80-200 and you will see that issue go away - just remember if you are going to be shooting in low light to set it back to auto or something higher to compensate for the low light.
June 3rd, 2009 at 11:51 pm
im using s220 model…. the result is OK! no problem with this model…..
i think u all dont know how to use this camera….
pls go back to read ur manual user guide before use ur nikon s220/230 camera……..
June 8th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
how do you change the iso settings? Where in settings do you go? I Recently purchased the s230 from best buy and was seriously considering returning it if no one can help me, change my settings so that i am not receiving blurry images that distort the faces in my pictures. Thanks for any and all help
June 19th, 2009 at 7:31 am
i just got the s220 yesterday. i changed the iso to 80 and now everything is awesome. good little camera now
July 11th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
i have a 5 year old kodak 5 megapixel that takes fine pictures. my nikon s320 takes pictures that look worse than something i could take on my phone. set the iso to whatever you like, this is a return first thing tomorrow.
July 22nd, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Very bad image quality. I have a three years old Coolpix and it is much better. It is clearly a lemon. Such a blunder makes you think about buying again from Nikon.
August 10th, 2009 at 6:29 pm
I have had the nikon coolpix camera since may of this year. I was first terribly disappointed because the pictures were terrible! However, I learned to use the settings and changed them…and ended with some ok pictures. Take a look here under coolpix s220 pictures in my account.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/33803507@N05/sets/72157620740063187/
Overall, I’d have to say I was quite disappointed. I want a refund. My 4 yr old sony cybershot takes better pictures even though it turns off sometimes when I try to take pictures.
August 13th, 2009 at 11:32 am
i have had the nikon coolpix s230 for about 6months now. everything was perfect untill one day it wouldnt turn on. i charge the battry…but nothing. Does anyone have any suggestions? has this happend to anyone? thanks
August 14th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
I have a S230. I can’t select anything using the touch screen. I was working fine and then just did let me select anything. Anyone know what this happened?
November 8th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
my camera is not doing anything like i cant touch any thing only take a picture
November 18th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
The touchscreen is not responding on some of the buttons, like delete and retouch. Then it does pop to delete, the next screen won’t respond to my touching yes or no. Menu doesn’t up either. How do we wake up the screen again?
November 20th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
hillary and piper-
I don’t have any hands-on or tech experience with these two cameras. But it sounds to me like something isn’t working right. I think you should both contact Nikon tech support to find out if the touchscreen on your cameras is broken.