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THE GOOD
The Nikon Coolpix P5100 fits manual exposure controls and optical image stabilization into a compact but sturdy body and produces very good photographs.

THE BAD
Slow; strong barrel distortion at wide angle. Be prepared to use the small optical viewfinder instead of its LCD outdoors when the sun is shining.

THE BOTTOM LINE
Despite its image-quality strengths, sluggish performance tarnishes the appeal of the otherwise well-equipped, compact Nikon Coolpix P5100.

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Average CNET Reader Rating: 7.8 out of 10

CNET Reader Reviews

  1. October 30, 2007 01:31

    4.0/5
    Originally, I was not going to write a review as I am not a camera expert by any means. All observations here are empirical and the scientific method is out the window. Also, let me preface anything I may say here by telling you that all compariso...  read more »

    - Mattman66

  2. October 10, 2007 04:17

    5.0/5
    I purchased the Nikon Coolpix 5100 last Friday and I am very impressed. I love the fact that Nikon put so much camera in such as small machine. The image quality blows me away! I have taken very nice photographs with it and because of the megapix...  read more »

    - jorger101

  3. December 17, 2007 05:58

    4.5/5
    Bright sharp 230,000 pixel LCD
    View angle so low that if you can see the glass you can still see the image. Arms length shots over the crowd are possible.

    Aweome user interface. You'll get hooked on the "command dial", easy way to make on...  read more »

    - scottthesculptor


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