Nikon Coolpix P5100 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Nikon adds an extra two megapixels to its enthusiast's compact.

Review summary: An ideal companion for a DSLR, this is a compact for the photography enthusiast rather than the happy snapper

Pros: Impressive picture quality. Excellent features. Well-designed and easy to use

Cons: Looks may not appeal. Pretty large and pricey

Verdict: Build quality is also better than on most compacts, as is the ergonomic design. The black magnesium body is solid and reassuringly weighty, with just the rights nooks and crannies to hold the camera firmly in place and still have easy access to the contro

Review summary: Boasting a new 12-megapixel resolution CCD and image-stabilized zoom lens, the P5100 is an update to the maker's almost pro-level P5000 compact.

Pros: Good picture quality; good colour rendition; effective image stabilization; manual exposure control; small, durable lightweight body.

Cons: Tardy default AF operation; uninspiring 35-123mm equivalent optical zoom.

Verdict: Despite having the lowest price tag of any of the pro-level compacts currently available, we simply can't criticize the image quality. Unfortunately, though, the P5100's speed of operation is noticeably behind the rest. That said, if portability and pictu

Review summary: The Nikon Coolpix P5100 couples a sensor resolution of 12 megapixels to a Nikkor-branded 3.5x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilization. The Nikon 5100 offers up a 2.5 inches LCD display with a higher-than-average 230,000 pixel resolution, as wel

Verdict: For the enthusiast, the Nikon P5100 offers full program, shutter, aperture, and manual exposure modes as well as 15 scene modes appreciated by less experienced photographers. Hi-ISO and movie modes are also provided. Adding to the Nikon P5100's versatilit