Nikon Coolpix S5100 Summary
Nikon Coolpix S5100 Assessment
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 ultra-compact digital cameras. This is no longer the case, putting the S5100 face-to-face with more competitors than ever.
The Coolpix S5100 turned in an good performance for a high-resolution ultra-compact. Image quality is decent with relatively low image noise up to ISO 400. As ISO is increased details get los quickly but mid-sized prints should still be possible at ISO 800. This ultra-compact is a rather speedy one, other than for shot-to-shot speeds that is. Focusing and shutter-lag are among the fastest in its class, something which greatly helps ultra-compact digital cameras be more usable. What is nice about the S5100's performance is that it was very consistent, focus and white-balance were particularly reliable.
See our full-length review for an in-depth look and images samples at all ISO sensitivities.
Neocamera detailed reviewPROS | CONS |
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Quick and reliable autofocus | Slow shot to shot speed |
Short shutter lag | Nearly useless ISO 3200 |
Excellent metering system | Unusable continuous drive |
Rich image colors up to ISO 400 | Video takes 2.5s to start, cuts off 1s |
Image noise under control up to ISO 800 | Impossible to setup initial framing for HD video |
Reliable automatic white balance | Battery charges in camera |
Excellent LCD visibility | Poor tripod mount placement |
Easy to use interface | Below average battery life |
Good build quality | Weak flash |
Good Good |
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Nikon Coolpix S5100 Related Information
Sister Models |
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Nikon Coolpix S570 - Slower autofocus speed and less contrast LCD, VGA Movie Recording |
Nikon Coolpix S640 - ISO 6400 Max, VGA Movie Recording |
Nikon Coolpix S630 - 7X Narrow optical zoom (37-260mm), VGA Movie Recording |
Previous Models |
Nikon Coolpix S610 - 10 Megapixels, 4X Wide optical zoom, 3" LCD, VGA Movie Recording |
Nikon Coolpix S600 - 10 Megapixels, 4X Wide optical zoom, VGA Movie Recording |
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Nikon S5100 Highlights
Sensor-Size: 6 x 5mm
Actual size when viewed at 100 DPI
12 Megapixels Ultra Compact | ISO 100-3200 |
5X Wide Optical Zoom | Shutter 1/1500-4s |
Built-in Stabilization | Custom white-balance |
1280x720 @ 30 FPS Video Recording | Lithium-Ion Battery |
2.7" LCD 230K Pixels | Secure Digital High Capacity |
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