Nikon Coolpix S5100
Nikon Coolpix S5100
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Nikon Coolpix S5100
Editor's Review
The S5100 is smack in the middle of Nikon's 2010 S-series lineup, a general-use, everyman point-and-shoot. It packs a decent 5x zoom, 720p HD video, and a handful of features meant to boost low-light and nighttime performance, including lens-shift stabilization, improved motion detection software, and ISO up to 3200. There's some marketing hyperbole at work here -- Nikon positions it as a low-light performer, but it simply does not have the right sensor or lens to really pull that off -- but it's still a reasonably priced compact that should sell well this holiday season.
Specifications
- 12.2 megapixels
- 5x optical zoom
- Lens-shift optical image stabilization
- 2.7-inch LCD monitor
- 720p HD video
- ISO 100-3200
- Captures to SD/SDHC media cards
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Release Date: Oct 15, 2010
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Nikon Coolpix S5100 Comments & Questions (write your own!)
nikon worth the extra? (Marilyn — 11/03/2010)
I have been a Nikon photographer until my first digital camera and I went Sony. I hate it. Now it's time for my daughters to start with some point and shoot cameras. I swore I would only buy Nikon but after reading the reviews, I'm very doubtful. Is a point and shoot Nikon (for under $200) like the S5100 worth it or are there better brands out there?
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Liam McCabe (11/03/2010)
Right now, Canon and Panasonic make the best compact cameras. Nikon's strength is dSLR cameras -- their compact cameras are hit or miss. Sony has decent compacts, some decent dSLRs too, but they're really excelling in the "gadget-y" camera sector, with mirrorless and translucent-mirror cameras.
Anyhow, since you're asking, look at a Canon or Panasonic for under $200. Try the Canon SD1300, SD1400, or Panasonic FH20.
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Anyhow, since you're asking, look at a Canon or Panasonic for under $200. Try the Canon SD1300, SD1400, or Panasonic FH20.
thanks (Marilyn — 11/04/2010)
thanks for the input. will check them out
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nabarun das (10/29/2010)
how many price in indian value
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Beth Baker (09/18/2010)
Will you be given an S5100 soon in order to test it out and write a formal review? If so, around when can we anticipate it?
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Liam McCabe (09/20/2010)
That's up to Nikon to decide -- we've requested most of their new models, but it's up to them to decide which/any they will send out way.
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Confused (Randy — 08/21/2010)
I am so confused... which Nikon Coolpix to purchase. The S5100,s6000,s570,s3000!!!!!! I am not even sure I understand the differences. Can anyone help me out here. Thanks
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Nikon Coolpix S5100 Reviews
Nikon Coolpix S5100 Reviews by Digital Camera-HQ Users
- 4.0 out of 5
Great Camera at an Excellent Price!
(bman — 11/06/2010)
I've used Sony cameras for years but this Nikon point and shoot is the fastest I have ever owned. It powers on in one second and is ready to shoot faster than you can say "cheese". The image quality is top notch. Unless you are trying to be a professional or hobbyist photographer and more or less want to preserve those memories and nights out on the town then buy this camera. You will not be disappointed!
