Nikon Coolpix S5100

portability, usability, price, zoom, size

75% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

usability, image quality, price

durability, flash

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

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.