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Nikon Coolpix S5

  • 6 Megapixels
  • 3 X Optical Zoom , 4 X Digital Zoom
  • Compact / Small Digital Camera
  • 2.5 in LCD Screen
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars (22 reviews)
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    Professional review from

    pcauthority.com.au

    • Product Rating: 4.15 star(s) Nikon Coolpix S5
      by Dave Stephenson
    • Comments:
      A very slim digital compact that's capable of taking superb pictures. It only just misses out on a Recommended award. ...
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    dpinterface.com

    • Nikon Coolpix S5
      by Brad Soo
    • Pros: Stylish Affordable Large high-resolution 2.5 inch LCD Not many but still useful scene modes Rotary dial for quick change of settings Great ISO performance till ISO 200 VGA 30 FPS movie mode Enhanced playback functions Good image quality (for an ultra-thin
    • Cons: LCD visibility not excellent Weak flash So-so battery life No manual controls Buffer clearing not fast Some soft photos and redeye Video quality is not good Bad low light performance (High ISO 400 noise, no image stabilization)
    • Comments:
      Nikon's new ultra-compact camera for 2006 is the Coolpix S5, featuring 6 megapixels and 3x optical zoom from the S3 as well as a design facelift (for the better), a higher resolution 2.5 inch LCD, improved movie mode and playback and longer battery life. ...
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    Professional review from

    zdnetindia.com

    • Product Rating: 3.5 star(s) Nikon Coolpix S5
      by Online Shopper
    • Pros: Excellent color rendition and sharpness; quick shooting; slim, attractive design; excellent build quality; simple to use.
    • Cons: Few manual exposure controls; need to go through menu to change basic settings; notable vignetting, lens distortion, and processing artifacts.
     

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    Professional review from

    whatdigitalcamera.com

    • Review of the Nikon Coolpix S5 - Digital SLR Reviews
      by What Digital Camera Magazine
    • Comments:
      Without wireless connectivity, the lower priced S5 offers 6 megapixels, 3x zoom and 2.5inch LCD screen..... ...
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    Professional review from

    digital photography blog

    • Nikon Coolpix S5
      by Darren
    • Comments:
      Nikon Coolpix S5 is a 6 megapixel digital camera with a 3x Optical Zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD screen (230,000 pixels). It features the new PictMotion function which gives the digital camera's users to pick their favorite shots, movites and music to crea...
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    Professional review from

    steves-digicams.com

    • Nikon Coolpix S5
      by Online Shopper
    • Comments:
      The new COOLPIX S5 and S6 combine high-quality imaging performance with impressive new Pictmotion photo sharing technology. Both the S5 and S6 have sleek, slim wave designs, appealing to users who want their cameras to look as great as the pictures they t...
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    Professional review from

    imaging-resource.com

    • Nikon Coolpix S5 Digital Camera - Full Review - The Imaging Resource!
      by Dan Havlik
    • Pros: Sleek, sexy, and solid metal design that's extremely pocketable Wave-like chassis makes it easy to grip Great 2.5-inch LCD with an impressive 230,000 pixels of resolution Pictmotion slideshow is fun way to share pictures Nikon Feature system offers helpfu
    • Cons: Camera inconsistent and slow in low-light, ISO setting only goes to 400, Precarious lens placement causes fingers to get in shot, Menu-driven system takes a while to get used to, Camera defaults to image playback only with photo info, On/off button and Zo
    • Comments:
      Based on looks alone, the new Nikon Coolpix S5 has it all -- sleek, sexy and ultra-slim. In case you didn't notice these traits at first glance, the marketing folks at Nikon have paired the S5's Wi-Fi enabled sibling the S6 (which looks nearly identical t...
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    Professional review from

    digitalcamerainfo.com

    • Product Rating: 3.7 star(s) Nikon Coolpix S5 Digital Camera Review
      by Emily Raymond
    • Pros: Sexy metal body, Extremely compact, Good software package, Pictmotion mode, Time lapse shooting, Organizational features in playback mode
    • Cons: Uneven flash, Lots of red eyes, Tiny zoom control, Lens placement, Few editing options, ISO 50-400 only, 210 shots per charge on battery, Short shutter speed range
    • Comments:
      The Nikon Coolpix S5 is the skinnier but duller twin sister of the S6, which is slightly thicker but has wireless connectivity. ...
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    Professional review from

    engadget.com

    • Nikon Coolpix S5 reviewed
      by Marc Perton
    • Comments:
      Nikon's Coolpix S5, unveiled earlier this year, is a svelte 6 megapixel shooter with a 2.5-inch LCD, non-extending 3x zoom lens and lots of scene modes for point-and-shoot novices. And, as reviewed by DCViews, it offers good image quality, with "excellent...
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