Nikon’s comically compact Coolpix S02 features a 3x lens, 1080p video and boosted image quality for $180

Nikon's comically compact Coolpix S02 features a 3x lens, 1080p video and boosted IQ for $180

Nikon's Coolpix S01 is adorable, and its successor, the S02, is too. The itsy-bitsy point-and-shoot is one of the smallest and lightest zoom-equipped cameras on the market, but it's hardly the most powerful. That's to be expected -- the Coolpix S02 will fit in the smallest of palms, and its $180 price tag is reasonable given the spec list. There's a 13.2-megapixel CMOS sensor (compared to a 10MP CCD on last year's model), a larger 2.7-inch touchscreen, 1080p video (up from 720p) and a 3x 30-90mm f/3.3-5.9 lens. Due to the cam's small size, there's no room for a removable battery or expandable storage, so you'll be limited to the internal cell and fixed 7.3GB for saving images and video clips. Expect the S02 to hit stores later this month in silver, white, pink and blue.

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