Nikon Coolpix S7c

A SUPER-SLIM seven megapix "flat" digital compact the Nikon S7c has been available for a few months. In our shop we have sold just one, yet it has a unique feature matched by no other current compact.
After taking a picture if you are in a WIFi hotspot, (thanks to the Clarendon Hotel, Edinburgh, I was warm enough!) it is possible to send a picture, to any email address using Coolpix Connect.


So unlike using a phone camera there is no charge to move a picture in seconds. In practice until you have input a few email addresses it takes slightly longer.
The email input relies on the camera's scroll wheel, similar to an iPod, as the camera does not have a keyboard.
I accept that pictures from cameras with "folded" lenses (the lens does not extend out of the camera body to zoom) are not as sharp as conventional compacts. Nikon have addressed this with Vibration Reduction (VR) and a maximum 1600 Iso. However, the ability to use a real camera and send pictures nearly instantly outweighs most considerations when using this device.
All reporters should have one in their top pocket.