Nikon COOLPIX S6 is the latest model from the "COOLPIX S" slim series which was released this spring. It is equipped with 3-inch LCD monitor, wireless LAN and slideshow making function "PictoMotion". S6 is similar with the sister model "COOLPIX S5" which doesn't have WLAN capability.

The basic specifications of this model are: 1/2.5-inch CCD with 6 million effective pixels, 3x Zoom nickel ED lens. Focus 5.8-17.4mm, F3 - 5.4.

The normal photograph distance of this camera ranges from 30cm to infinite. It is also possible to take photos only 4cm from the object. The ISO sensibility can be up to 400. The shutter speed can be as fast as 1/500sec. The 3-inch LCD monitor has a wide view angle. It has around 230K pixels, with the brightness adjustable. Grid display function is also available, however the line is a bit too thick. The built-in memory is about 20MB. The camera supports SD memory card as external storage as well. You can even copy data between the internal and external memory.

The battery is Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery "EN-EL8". You can charge it through the cradle with the enclosed AC power adapter. You can take up to 200 shots with a fully charged battery, as the CIPA test result suggested. However the WLan transmission would drain the battery faster than normal usage. The unit itself weights at 140, and will grow to 160g with battery installed.