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Nikon Coolpix P5100
515 reviews
Jun, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 515 reviews of Nikon Coolpix P5100. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviews about the size and image quality are overall positive. The portability and usability also get good feedback, but there are some mixed views about the battery. There are some critical reviews about the contrast and focus.
performance, usability, portability, image quality, size
shutter, focus, contrast
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon Coolpix P5100 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.
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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
Amazon.co.uk review summary for Nikon Coolpix P5100
alaTest has collected and analyzed 52 user reviews of Nikon Coolpix P5100 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the image quality and reliability are overall positive. The usability and performance also get good feedback. There are some critical reviews about the lens and battery, while there are mixed reviews on the flash and screen.
portability, performance, usability, reliability, image quality
low-light, battery, lens
98% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Jun, 2025
Consumer review (amazon.com)
Amazon.com review summary for Nikon Coolpix P5100
alaTest has collected and analyzed 198 user reviews of Nikon Coolpix P5100 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Comments about the price and image quality are generally positive. The portability and usability are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the contrast and battery.
performance, usability, portability, image quality, price
shutter, focus, battery, contrast
90% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Jun, 2025
Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)
Nikon CoolPix P5100
Nikon adds an extra two megapixels to its enthusiast's compact.
Feb, 2011
Expert review by : TechRadar (techradar.com)
Nikon CoolPix P5100 review
Can a pint-sized compact cut it as a replacementfor a digital SLR?
Very light ; Some nice features
Uninspiring image quality ; Dodgy interface ; Poor display
Nikon missed a trick with the P5100. It could have been an excellent camera but a poor interface and indifferent image quality let the side down. A wider lens, lower noise levels and a better menu would make a world of difference. However, we did like...
Feb, 2008
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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (techadvisor.co.uk)
Nikon Coolpix P5100 12.1Mp digital camera
Nikon's 12.1Mp Nikon Coolpix P5100 outguns its P5000 10Mp predecessor. Best viewed as a more portable, full-featured alternative to the likes of Nikon's excellent D40 DSLR, not only is the Nikon Coolpix P5100 small, it also boasts a light but strong...
All said and done, if you’re looking for a portable backup to your DSLR the Nikon Coolpix P5100 may well be the answer to your prayers. A RAW mode and better handling of image noise at the higher ISO settings might just have made the P5100 perfect.
Dec, 2007
Expert review by (stuff.tv)
Nikon P5100 review
The 5100 is one of the least compact compacts we've seen – but with 12MP and a host of top notch features, should we care?
An ideal companion for a DSLR, this is a compact for the photography enthusiast rather than the happy snapper
Nov, 2007
Expert review by (stuff.tv)
Stuff magazine
The 5100 is one of the least compact compacts we've seen – but with 12MP and a host of top notch features, should we care?
An ideal companion for a DSLR, this is a compact for the photography enthusiast rather than the happy snapper
Nov, 2007
Expert review by (megapixel.net (en))
Nikon P5100
On the top left side, the Coolpix P5100 is equipped with a flash shoe that is dedicated to Nikon flash units such as the SB-600 shown at left. Mounting such a flash on the diminutive P5100 results in a combination that is surprisingly disproportionate,...
Nov, 2007
Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (macworld.co.uk)
Nikon Coolpix P5100
With the market for compact digital cameras getting forever more competitive, the Macworld team take a look at eight of the best.
Dec, 2008
Expert review by : What Digital Camera (whatdigitalcamera.com)
Nikon Coolpix P5100 review
the 12-megapixel Nikon Coolpix P5100 succeeds the P5000 with Nikon's EXPEED image processor, a larger pixel count and a wide focal range.
Sep, 2008
Expert review by : Digital Arts (digitalartsonline.co.uk)
Nikon Coolpix P5100 review
Next to the other models we've looked at here, the Coolpix P5100 is a bit on the chunky side, but as the camera is actually pitched against higher-end models such as Canon's PowerShot G9, it's actually pretty small.
Widest set of manual controls; excellent picture quality
Large body; slow autofocus and menus
Jun, 2008
Expert review by : Joanne Carter (digitalartsonline.co.uk)
Nikon Coolpix P5100
Boasting a new 12-megapixel resolution CCD and image-stabilized zoom lens, the P5100 is an update to the maker's almost pro-level P5000 compact.
Good picture quality ; good colour rendition ; effective image stabilization ; manual exposure control ; small, durable lightweight body
Tardy default AF operation ; uninspiring 35-123mm equivalent optical zoom
Despite having the lowest price tag of any of the pro-level compacts currently available, we simply can't criticize the image quality. Unfortunately, though, the P5100's speed of operation is noticeably behind the rest. That said, if portability and...
May, 2008
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