Nikon CoolPix 4500

Price $435.00
Sensor 4-megapixel, 1/1.8-inch 4.13MP CCD
Image size 2272 x 1704
Lens Nikkor f2.6-5.1 4x zoom
Focus Auto, manual, 2cm in macro mode
Exposure Program AE, shutter-priority, aperture-priority, manual, scene modes
Metering Matrix, centre-weighted, spot, AF spot
Monitor 1.5-inch 110,000 pixels
AE Compensation +/-2EV in 0.3EV increments
Flash Auto, on, off, slow, red-eye
Video output NTSC or PAL
Movie recording 320 x 240 at 15fps with sound
Other features Swivelling body
Image storage CompactFlash Type I & II
Batteries Lithium-ion, EN-EL1
AC adaptor No
Software Basic manuals and drivers
Weight 360g (without battery or card)
Dimensions 130mm(w) x 73mm(h) x 50mm(d)
Transfer USB
OS Windows 98SE/Me, 2000, XP, Mac OS9.0-9.2, OSX 10.1.2 or later

Verdict Nikon’s done a great job with the image quality, build and finish, but the 995’s successor isn’t necessarily any better to use

Features: 95
Images: 93
Build: 94
Value: 83
Final Score: 91