Nikon Coolpix P5100 Reviews

The Nikon Coolpix P5100 fits manual exposure controls and optical image stabilization into a comp... (cnet.com)

Hot shoe, Good resolution, 52MB internal memory, Great color accuracy, Low noise under ISO 40... (digitalcamerainfo.com)

alaTest Review Summary

We have collected and analysed 57 expert reviews and 120 user reviews from international sources. The alaScore™ for this product is 95/100 = Excellent. Experts rate this product 76/100 and users rate it 86/100. The average review date is January 14, 2008. We have compared these reviews to 325147 reviews from other Digital Compact Cameras. Last update: November 20, 2008.

177 reviews

November, 2008

76 / 100

57 Experts

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86 / 100

120 Users

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Key Features

Digital camera - prosumer - 12.1 Mpix - optical zoom: 3.5 x - supported memory: MMC, SD, SDHC

Expert Reviews (57)

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Nikon Coolpix P5100

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The Nikon Coolpix P5100 fits manual exposure controls and optical image stabilization into a compact but sturdy body and produces very good photographs.

Slow; strong barrel distortion at wide angle. Be prepared to use the small optical viewfinder instead of its LCD outdoors when the sun is shining.

Despite its image-quality strengths, sluggish performance tarnishes the appeal of the otherwise well-equipped, compact Nikon Coolpix P5100.

Released not long after its sibling, the P5000, the Nikon Coolpix P5100 quick...

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Nikon Coolpix P5100 Digital Camera Review

By Emily Raymond (digitalcamerainfo.com)

The Coolpix P5100 is the latest in Nikon’s "Performance Series" with 12.

Hot shoe, Good resolution, 52MB internal memory, Great color accuracy, Low noise under ISO 400, Updated face detection

No RAW files, Slow processing time, Slow autofocus, Awful Movie mode, 0.7-second shutter lag, Poor videos in low light, High noise above ISO 400

The Nikon Coolpix P5100 creates the illusion that consumers can have DSLR components and quality in a camera the size of a pocket. It has a 1.6-inch thick body with a decent handgrip, extending 3.5x optical zoom lens, optical image stabilization, a hot sh...

Back (8.0) The back of the Nikon Coolpix P5100 has traces of style from Nikon...

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Nikon Coolpix P5100

By Rich Trenholm (cnet.co.uk)

The Nikon Coolpix P5100 is a highly specced 12.1-megapixel camera, with impressive image quality. It packs SLR-style features into a compact frame and gives you great control over shooting. Image stabilisation is built into the lens and you also have the

Compact size; clever image processing; wealth of manual controls

Sluggish performance

With its SLR-style look, above average features and high specs, the Nikon Coolpix P5100 sets a high bar for itself. It isn't quite the all-rounder we expected, but image quality is excellent in this clever and highly adaptable camera

The Nikon P5100 is the 12.1-megapixel flagship camera in the Coolpix range. '...

User Reviews (120)

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"Almost Every Picture Turns Out Great"

By cagedpopmachine (cnet.com)

One of things I love about this camera is how... 

With 12MP pictures have great detail, Scene Modes and AF work great, good lens!

12MP can slow down the camera sometimes

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"Excellent Semi-pro"

By gabrielorlando (cnet.com)

When you hold your brand new COOLPIX P5100 yo... 

EXCELLENT QUALITY, great tools (D-lighting, panorama assistant), you can control almost anything.

A little slow, it could have a better zoom range, a little heavy

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"Terrific pictures, fast! if you use the right memory card."

By sheasanborn (cnet.com)

The best point and shoot I have ever used. O... 

Nice grip, easy to use, compact, very high quality image.

So many features means a lot of study and practice time.

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