A pared-down version of the Coolpix 7900, this 7-megapixel, 3X optical-zoom Nikon Coolpix 7600 squarely targets the snapshot set with many of the same hand-holding features as its slightly more sophisticated sibling. The 7.1-ounce Nikon Coolpix 7600 is a little chunkier and doesn’t have the same aesthetic appeal, but it delivers where it really counts: helpful features and very good picture quality.
Controls on the Coolpix 7600 have a much roomier layout than on the 7900, thanks to the extra real estate provided by its smaller 1.8-inch LCD. The mode dial is on the back of the camera next to the zoom lever and is easy to ratchet through with your thumb.