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Nikon Coolpix P5100 gets reviewed
Merely months after cranking out the P5000, Nikon apparently felt the need to up the ante rather hastily with the Coolpix P5100. Unfortunately, it seems that this unit is yet another shining example of why stuffing a 12-megapixel sensor into a compact camera isn't exactly the greatest of ideas. Granted, the image quality here was noticeably better than that produced by the Fujifilm FinePix F50fd, but performance was sorely lacking when using any ISO greater than 400. Despite that shortcoming, reviewers were quite enthralled by the on board controls and overall ergonomics, and it was also noted that most shots could be brought "under control" with a bit of tinkering. Overall, the crew went ahead and awarded the shooter four out of five stars, suggesting that its reasonable pricetag was much to thank. If you've been eying this one from a distance, you owe it to yourself to check out the full review before pulling the trigger or just blowing it off.
The Nikon Coolpix P5100 skipper and his P50 little buddy
Nikon just dropped a seasonal load of new Coolpix compact shooters so let's get to it. The P5100 represents Nikon's Coolpix flagship model: 12.1 megapixel 1/1.72-inch CCD with new EXPEED image processing engine; 3.5x Zoom-Nikkor lens with optical lens shift vibration reduction; ISO 3200 capability (for 5 megapixel or smaller images); manual and automatic shot modes; and optional expandability with 0.67x wide-angle and 3.0x tele-converter lenses. Expected to roll in Europe for €379/$516. The P50 scales things back to 8.1 megapixels, ISO 2000 max, electrical VR, with a 28-mm 3.6x optical zoom thrown in for about €229/$312. %Gallery-6580%[Via Impress] Read -- P5100 Read -- P50
