Nikon's 2012 slim budget compact — 14MP CCD, 26-130mm equiv 5x zoom, 720p video, EN-EL19 battery.
The Nikon Coolpix S2600 was an entry-level model in Nikon's slim S-series, released in early 2012. It offered the S-series' thin styling and rechargeable lithium-ion power at a price close to the AA-powered L-series, replacing the S2500 and later succeeded by the S2700 and S2800.
Inside the 19.5mm-thin, 121g body sits a 14-megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD and a 5x Zoom-Nikkor (4.6-23mm, 26-130mm equivalent, f/3.2-6.5). The EXPEED C2 processor drives ISO 80-3200, shutter speeds of 4s to 1/2000s, and 720p HD video. The 2.7-inch TFT LCD has 230,000 dots, electronic Vibration Reduction reduces blur, storage covers SD, SDHC and SDXC cards, and power comes from the EN-EL19 lithium-ion battery.
The S2600 is a pocketable snapshot camera for users who prefer a slim rechargeable compact over chunkier AA designs. Its 26mm wide end is versatile for groups and scenery, but the slow telephoto aperture and electronic-only stabilisation make it a fair-weather performer; results at base ISO in daylight are its strong suit.
These sell for very little used. The EN-EL19 battery remains widely available new because it served dozens of Coolpix models, so a tired cell is easily replaced — but check whether a charger or USB adapter is included, as many were charged in-camera. Inspect the slim lens barrel for pocket dents, the screen for scratches, and confirm SDXC-era card compatibility makes media a non-issue.