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Nikon Coolpix S5100

Nikon Coolpix S5100
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alaScore 88

339 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 339 reviews of Nikon Coolpix S5100. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and portability. The design and usability are also appreciated, whereas reviews are divided on the screen. The energy efficiency and viewfinder get critical reviews.

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flash, shutter, low-light, viewfinder, energy

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon Coolpix S5100 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Nikon Coolpix S5100

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 16 user reviews of Nikon Coolpix S5100 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the size and zoom are overall positive. The price and usability also get good opinions.

portability, usability, price, zoom, size

75% 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 S5100

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of Nikon Coolpix S5100 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Opinions about the price and image quality are generally positive. There are some mixed reviews about the portability, and many are less positive about the flash and durability.

usability, image quality, price

durability, flash

83% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : William Chambers (steves-digicams.com)

Nikon Coolpix S5100 Preview

 

Nikon continues to offer affordable compact cameras that are loaded with their proprietary technologies; enter the Coolpix S5100. This compact and stylish camera can easily fit into a small pants pocket or purse, and offers some appealing features for...

Aug, 2010
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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (photographyblog.com)

Nikon Coolpix S5100 Review

 

The Nikon Coolpix S5100 is a stylish new 12.2-megapixel digital compact camera with a 5x optical zoom and 2.7 inch LCD screen. Other highlights of the S5100 include optical Vibration Reduction, 720p HD video recording, 18 scene modes, Scene Auto...

While its feature set may be no more impressive on paper than slightly cheaper rivals, the Nikon Coolpix S5100 is one of the best compact snappers in its broad price range for image sharpness and quality, so worth paying a modest extra for in our...

Nov, 2010
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Expert review by : Cybernium (neocamera.com)

Nikon Coolpix S5100 Video Sample

 

The Nikon Coolpix S5100 video sample was added to the review.

Oct, 2010
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Expert review by : Cybernium (neocamera.com)

Nikon Coolpix S5100 Express Review | Neocamera

 

10 megapixels ultra-compact with a stabilized wide-angle lens and 720p HD video recording.

Oct, 2010
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Expert review by : Neocamera (neocamera.com)

Nikon Coolpix S5100

 

The Nikon Coolpix S5100 is a very small ultra-compact camera with a stabilized wide-angle lens, offering a 5X range from 28 to 140mm, in 35mm-equivalent terms. Up to relatively recently, there was very little competition in terms of wide-angle...

Quick and reliable autofocus, Short shutter lag, Excellent metering system, Rich image colors up to ISO 400, Image noise under control up to ISO 800, Reliable automatic white balance, Excellent LCD visibility, Easy to use interface, Good build quality

Slow shot to shot speed, Nearly useless ISO 3200, Unusable continuous drive, Video takes 2.5s to start, cuts off 1s, Impossible to setup initial framing for HD video, Battery charges in camera, Poor tripod mount placement, Below average battery life,...

The Nikon Coolpix S5100 is one of many ultra-compact point-and-shoot cameras with a wide-angle lens. This model manages to stand out by its fast and reliable autofocus system, something which is rare among such small cameras. This feature makes it more...

Aug, 2010
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Expert review by : Rachael D'Cruze (t3.com)

Nikon Coolpix S5100 review

 

Affordable, attractive, easy-to-use and a great snapper

Sep, 2011
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Expert review by : Dave Stevenson (techradar.com)

Nikon Coolpix S5100 review

 

A tiny compact that's ideal for snapping on the fly

Simple to use ; Neat design ; Great value

Uninspiring movie mode ; Chromatic aberration a recurring problem

The compact camera market shows no sign of becoming less cutthroat. No sooner has Nikon announced the high-end P7000, designed to go head-to-head with the Canon G12, than the company unleashes an assault on the low-end of the market, with the 12.2...

Sep, 2010
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Expert review by : Doug Harman (pocket-lint.com)

Nikon Coolpix S5100

 

The Nikon Coolpix S5100 is stylish new 12.2-megapixel digital compact that combines small size with big features, including HD 720p video, Vibration Reduction and Nikon's clever Smart Portrait system, so just how well does it perform? In overall terms,...

Image quality, styling, small size, ease of use, HD movie capture

Low powered flash, optical zoom not possible during video capture, chromatic aberration issues, image noise at high ISOs

In overall terms, while there are similarly specified compacts from other makers for less money available on the market, the modest amount more you pay for this excellent little Nikon is worth considering if you’re in the market for buying a new compact.

Jan, 2011
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Expert review by : Alexandra Savvides (cnet.com.au)

Nikon Coolpix S5100

 

Fast start-up ; Low shutter lag ; Small and compact

Lens exhibits fringing, barrel distortions ; LCD screen small, not very sharp

The S5100 is a pocket-sized camera that will suit photographers on a budget just fine. Anyone else expecting stellar image quality and tons of features should look elsewhere.

Nov, 2010
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Expert review by (itreviews.co.uk)

Nikon - COOLPIX S5100

 

Nikon has a growing number of compact digital cameras in its COOLPIX range that aimed at those who want a slightly wider range of features than the point-'n'-click brigade, but who still want to look chic ...

The COOLPIX S5100 is a fun, chic compact digital camera that produces good low-light results and offers easy to use controls, a wide range of shooting options and impressive daylight imagery - apart from the rather lacklustre and noisy HD video mode.

Feb, 2011
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