Nikon CoolPix P5100 review

Can a pint-sized compact cut it as a replacementfor a digital SLR?

Our Score 3.5

Last reviewed: 2008-02-05February 5th 2008

Price at launch	£209.00
MPN	VAA840B1
Accessories	Carrying strap
Colour	Black
Dimensions	98 x 65 x 41
Features	Built-in speaker, PictBridge support, in-camera red-eye fix, face-priority AF function
Weight (g)	250
Battery Type	Rechargeable Li-ion
Camera Type	Compact
Connectivity	Composite Video/Audio Output, USB
Continuous Shooting Speed	1
Display Size	2.5
Display Technology	LCD
Drive Modes	Continuous, Interval, Self-Timer, Single
Effective Pixels	12.1
Exposure Modes	Aperture, Aperture-priority, Automatic, Manual, Programme, Scene Modes, Shutter-priority
Exposure bracketing	-2 to +2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Flash	Yes
Flash Features	i-TTL
Flash Modes	Auto, Off, On, Rear Curtain, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow-Synchro
Focusing Modes	Auto, Infinity, Macro
ISO Settings	100, 1600, 200, 2000, 3200, 400, 64, 800, ISO Auto
Image Formats	Video
Image Sensor Dimensions	7.40 x 5.55
Image Sensor Type	CCD
Integral Flash	8m at ISO 100
Lens	Built-in lens shield
Lens Type	Zoom Lens
Longest Shutter Speed	8
Max Aperture	2.7
Max. Captured Image Resolution	4000 x 3000
Memory Types	Internal, SD, SDHC
Metering Modes	Centre weighted, Multi zone, Spot
Min Aperture	5.3
Min Shutter Speed	2000
Optical Zoom	3.5
Optical viewfinder	Yes
Software Provided	Nikon Picture View
White Balance	Auto, Presets
LCD Display?	Yes
Max resolution (horizontal pixels)	4000
Max resolution (vertical pixels)	3000