Note: this camera was first sold in
Oct 2007.
There may be newer versions available.
Nikon Coolpix P5100
HQ Grade: B-
| A | is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras. |
| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
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This camera is ranked
- 24th of 92 in Point and Shoot
- 43rd of 75 in 12 Megapixels
- 23rd of 74 in Nikon
- 41st of 107 in $200 - $300
- 18th of 49 in $300 - $350
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Editors' Comments
The Nikon Coolpix P5100 is this year's flagship point-and-shoot digital camera, with a perfect combination of automatic and manual controls that will please casual photographers and allow them to grow into the camera's expanded capabilities. It's a small, easily portable camera that's sure to be a strong competitor this holiday season.
read moreSpecifications
- 12.1 megapixels
- Movie mode with sound
- JPEG file format
- 3.5x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
- Auto and manual focus
- Auto and manual exposure
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Answered Questions for the P5100
- Q: Will the P5100 take series of shots of say a youth basketball game,?
- A: I would say consider the entry level DSLR. The Canon G9 and S5 are good options without entering the DSLR... read more
- Q: What's the best 12+ megapixel camera with minimal bells and whistles?
- A: hello jameshttp://www.sigma-dp1.com/catalog/DP1_Catalog2008_preview_EN.pdf... read more
- Q: video on use of p5100
- A: Well, it's not going to be that great. About VHS quality. Maybe a tad better. But not by much. The... read more
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Open Questions for the P5100
- Q: Can anyone please about the performance of P5100 in terms of speed??? or which one is better P5100 OR G9 Plz Help
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: what is the best price for 2 GB memory card for the P5100
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: i have a nikon eclipse 50i microscope. which camera - nikon or othewise, > 8 megapixel shd. i choose ?
- 18 points for best answer - 5 replies
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$449.99 |
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