Expensive cameras with laser-sharp optics and a plethora of shiny accessories are all well and good but the truth is that the majority of users have fairly modest aims when they are taking a photo. Whether it’s for facebook or just for the memories, the chances are most of our snaps aren’t going to be blown up and exhibited as a work of art. Sometimes, you just want to take a photo with a minimum of fuss and maximum effect.
TechRadar - Aimed at the budget end of the family market, Nikon's Coolpix S31 is the successor to its 2012 Coolpix S30 compact camera. The sensor is still the same size, at 10.1 megapixels, and the 3x optical zoom hasn't been updated, but the Nikon S31 now comes with a rechargeable lithium ion battery versus the Nikon S30's AA batteries, which is a welcome upgrade.
Pocket-Lint: The Nikon S3100 is a slender 5x zoom compact camera that’s an ideal point-and-shoot for the style-conscious. But is the budget Coolpix S3100 a true winner?
