Nikon Coolpix 4100

358 reviews

Apr, 2024

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usability (146)
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price (55)
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performance (49)
shutter (12)
flash (12)
low-light (5)
focus (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 358 reviews of Nikon Coolpix 4100. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People really like the size and image quality. The price and portability also get good feedback, whereas the durability and performance get mixed views. The lens and focus get critical comments.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon Coolpix 4100 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Nikon Coolpix 4100

alaTest has collected and analyzed 15 user reviews of Nikon Coolpix 4100 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the zoom and portability are on the whole positive. The image quality and price are also mentioned favorably.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Nikon Coolpix 4100

alaTest has collected and analyzed 106 user reviews of Nikon Coolpix 4100 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People really like the size and price. The image quality and portability also get good opinions. There are some less positive comments about the focus and low light performance. Views about the durability and flash are different.

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71% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by (cameras.co.uk)

Nikon Coolpix 4100

Nikon Coolpix 4100 Review. This is a standard point and shoot digital camera. It is aimed at anybody looking for something simple and straightforward.

"Typical standard digital camera. Decent set of features and the four megapixels and Nikon brand name may just give it the edge over other, similar cameras."

Jun, 2004

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Expert review by : Mike Kobrin (pcmag.com)

Nikon Coolpix 4100

Despite its ergonomics and ease of use, the Coolpix 4100's extremely slow performance and weak flash should send even casual shutterbugs looking elsewhere.

Images show good detail. Handy design with 14.5MB of internal memory. Framing assist helps the focus work better. Can use double-A alkalines or rechargeables.

Daylight images are soft around the perimeter. Graininess in shadows. Flash is weak. Slowest recycle time of any camera we've seen, and boot time is also a bit long. Shutter lags enough that you'll miss many photo opportunities.

Despite its ergonomics and ease of use, the Coolpix 4100's extremely slow performance, weak flash, and lack of included rechargeable batteries and charger mean that even casual shutterbugs should look elsewhere. The Coolpix 4200 would be better, though...

Sep, 2004

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Expert review by : Steve's Digicams (steves-digicams.com)

Nikon Coolpix 4100

Physical Views The Coolpix 4100 compared to a standard CD disc. The Coolpix 4200 compared to the Coolpix 4100. Continue on to the Features & Controls Page Coolpix 4100 Specifications Effective pixels 4.0 million CCD 1/2.5 in. primary color CCD (4.23...

Aug, 2004

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Expert review by (photoreview.com.au)

Nikon Coolpix 4100

Nikon's Coolpix 4100 has a similar body, control suite and layout to the lower-resolution Coolpix 3200 and 2200 models. In auto mode, the only settings accessible are resolution/quality (combined), white balance, exposure compensation, continuous...

AF assist light effective for close subjects in dim lighting ; Scene Assist function handy for novices ; 15 scene modes ; VGA video at 15fps with sound

Indifferent low light performance (noise) ; Contrast, saturation and sharpness slightly high [BG05

Oct, 2004

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Expert review by : Darren (digital photography blog)

Nikon Coolpix 4100

The Nikon Coolpix 4100 is a 4.0 megapixel camera with a 3x Optical Zoom lens, 1.6 inch LCD and 14.5 megabytes internal memory allowing users to shoot pictures even without an SD memory card inserted. It measures 88 x 65 x 38mm and weighs 140g (without...

The Nikon Coolpix 4100 is based on the successful Coolpix 2200 and 3200 cameras so has a proven track record and should please. It will be released in the Northern Hemisphere summer and is priced at around $299.95 (US)

May, 2004

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Consumer review (reviewstop.co.uk)

Nikon 4100 - Good value

The Nikon Coolpix 4100 is an excellent value digital camera, producing high quality pictures and with a useful zoom. Easy to use a...

Mar, 2005

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Consumer review (reviewstop.co.uk)

What a Camera, What A Size!!!

This Nikon Coolpix 4100 digital camera is great!! It does so much yet is so small plus its comfatable to hold and use. It has grea...

Jan, 2005

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Consumer review (reviewstop.co.uk)

Solidly built with great quality pics.

This Nikon Coolpix 4100 digital camera is ideal for the average photographer. This camera fits both hands and pockets perfectly! I...

Aug, 2004

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Hiway

Great camera. Very nice pictures. Very easy to use. Unless you are a serious photographer you do not need anything more than this camera offers. Reasonably priced only at newegg. Buy it and it wont let you down. Rest assured.

Mar, 2005

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great Cam!

First off, the description says 320x240 movies max 26s, but it does 640x480 (15fps) and can go until you fill up your memory card (15mins with 512 MB). After a lot of camera shopping I picked the Nikon 4100. It was almost the exact same price as the...

Feb, 2005

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