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Nikon Coolpix 5600

Nikon Coolpix 5600
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alaScore 84

560 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 560 reviews of Nikon Coolpix 5600. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviews about the battery and size are generally positive. The portability and price are also appreciated, but there are some critical views about the low light performance and shutter. There are mixed reviews on the color and reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon Coolpix 5600 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Nikon Coolpix 5600

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 55 user reviews of Nikon Coolpix 5600 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the zoom and image quality. The size and portability also get good feedback. There are some negative opinions about the screen and shutter.

usability, portability, size, image quality, zoom

performance, shutter, screen

65% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Nikon Coolpix 5600

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 224 user reviews of Nikon Coolpix 5600 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People really like the durability and size. The portability and price are also appreciated, whereas views about the flash and image quality are different. The shutter and zoom get less positive reviews.

usability, price, portability, size, durability

reliability, screen, color, zoom, shutter

60% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Terry Sullivan (pcmag.com)

Nikon Coolpix 5600

 

The 5600 is light and fun to use, but we take issue with its image quality and speed—specifically recycle time.

Nicely designed. Compact form factor. Has 16 easy-to-use scene modes.

Terribly slow recycle time. Small LCD. Problems with picture quality.

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Jun, 2005
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Expert review by : Andrew Brandt (pcworld.com)

Nikon Coolpix 5600 Digital Camera Camera

 

Both novice and experienced digital photographers will appreciate the Coolpix 5600's intuitive controls. Measuring 3.4 by 2.4 by 1.4 inches, the 5600 fits easily in your right hand. Some features, like the scene-mode selection wheel, cater to casual...

Some of the Coolpix 5600's bonus features--such as the ability to create Sepia-tone or black-and-white snaps--seemed gimmicky, but Nikon's D-Lighting option (which instantly brightens overly dark snapshots) worked very well. The Coolpix doesn't include...

May, 2005
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Expert review by : Andrew Brandt (pcworld.com)

Nikon Coolpix 5600 Digital Camera (5.1MP, 2592x1944, 3x Opt, 14MB Internal Memory)

 

Photograph: Rick Rizner

May, 2005
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Expert review by : Steve's Digicams (steves-digicams.com)

Nikon Coolpix 5600

 

Physical Views The Coolpix 5600 compared to a standard CD disc. The 4-megapixel Coolpix 4600 and the 5-megapixel Coolpix 5600. Besides the increased resolution, the 5600 has the ability to record sound. Continue on to the Features & Controls Coolpix...

May, 2005
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Expert review by (steves-digicams.com)

Nikon CoolPix 5600

 

The Coolpix 5600 is a compact, lightweight digital still camera with 5-megapixel effective image resolution and a Nikkor 3x zoom lens. It's an easy-to-use, entry-level model with superior image quality that is priced at less than $300.

Bottom line - Aimed toward the beginner and intermediate user, it offers terrific images without having to fuss with complicated settings. Its 5-megapixel Fine images have sufficient resolution to create photo-quality prints up to 11x14-inch, or cropped p

May, 2005
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Expert review by (photographyblog.com)

Nikon Coolpix 5600 Review

 

The Nikon Coolpix 5600 is a stylishly designed 5 megapixel compact digital camera that was first announced at the PMA show back in February 2005. The Coolpix 5600 is one of the first Nikon digital cameras to feature the new...

The Nikon Coolpix 5600 is a compact, stylish and easy-to-use point and shoot digital camera. The scene modes are both numerous and advanced in their implementation and will really help the beginner, and the in-built help system, although limited, will...

May, 2005
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Expert review by (imaging-resource.com)

Digital Cameras - Nikon Coolpix 5600 Digital Camera Review, Information, Specifications

 

Nikon's Coolpix line of consumer digicams has always been well-received, appreciated for their image quality and ease of use. The Coolpix 5600 continues that trend, offering a 5.1-megapixel CCD and nice range of preset scene modes. The Nikon Coolpix...

High saturation on bright colors, but good handling of skin tones. Very pleasing color overall, Excellent macro capability, flash works well up close too, Manual white balance option handles a very wide range of lighting conditions, Better than average...

Limited low-light exposure capability, Relatively poor low-light autofocus performance, no AF-assist lamp, Auto white balance leaves too much color cast in shots under household incandescent lighting, Ships with only 14MB internal memory, definitely...

May, 2005
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Expert review by : Jeff Keller (dcresource.com)

Nikon Coolpix 4600/5600

 

This review is different than most here at the DCRP since I'll be covering two cameras in one review. For all the product shots I used the Coolpix 4600 as the "model". For the test photos I used one or both of the cameras, and I'll make clear which one...

Good photo quality ; Compact body feels solid for the price ; Tons of scene modes ; Useful D-Lighting, Best Shot Selector, redeye reduction features ; Good redeye test results (probably due to above) ; In-camera help system (though it could be better)...

Poor low light focusing / no AF-assist lamp ; LCD doesn't "gain up" very much in low light ; Only 14MB on built-in memory ; VGA movie mode isn't really VGA; only the Coolpix 5600 records sound ; Sluggish flash recharge time ; Manual controls would've...

While both cameras are decent and earn my recommendation, here's what I'd do: skip both the 4600 and 5600 and get the Coolpix 5900 instead. While I haven't completed my review of that camera yet, I found it to be much better in many areas, most notably...

Mar, 2008
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Expert review by : Good Gear Guide.au (goodgearguide.com.au)

Expert Review

 

Nikon's diminutive 5.1-megapixel camera is simple to use, and it delivers more-powerful features than you'd expect from a camera priced at under $300.

Novice friendly, D-Lighting option

Lowish battery life

May, 2007
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Expert review by : Andrew Brandt (goodgearguide.com.au)

Nikon Coolpix 5600

 

Both novice and experienced digital photographers will appreciate the Coolpix 5600's intuitive controls. Measuring 85 x 60 x 35mm, the 5600 fits easil...

Novice friendly, D-Lighting option

Lowish battery life

Nikon's diminutive 5.1-megapixel camera is simple to use, and it delivers more-powerful features than you'd expect from a camera priced at under $300.

May, 2005
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