Testseek.com have collected 22 expert reviews of the Nikon Coolpix S5 and the average rating is 69%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Nikon Coolpix S5.
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22 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Abstract: Despite some rather obvious shortcomings such as the tiny controls and reflective LCD screen coupled to the average lens quality, the Nikon S5 would still make a nice addition to the family’s photographic gear as an elegant ladies camera, to capture...
Abstract: This is an extremely poor camera which suffers too much in terms of image quality to be worth it. Not only does the lens suffer from vignetting, distortion and softness, but it is diffilcult to frame pictures outdoor due to the highly reflective LCD a...
Sexy metal body
Extremely compact
Good software package
Pictmotion mode
Time lapse shooting
Organizational features in playback mode
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
The Nikon Coolpix S5 is the skinnier but duller twin sister of the S6, which is slightly thicker but has wireless connectivity. The Nikon Coolpix S5’s sexy all-metal housing is attractive and its 3x Zoom-Nikkor lens is durable from remaining in the...
Sleek, sexy, and solid metal design thats 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 hel...
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 Zoom...
Though it might not lead the pack based on image quality alone, the Nikon Coolpix S5 has a lot going for it in a camera this small. For starters, the Nikon S5s svelte metallic chassis is one of the thinnest Ive used, making it the perfect camera to s...
2.5" LCD screen, Rotary jog dial is neat, Excellent image quality,
LCD screen is almost useless in bright outdoor light, Below average battery life, The tiny zoom switch is hard to use,
The super svelte little S5 consistently delivers outstanding picture quality, above average performance, and puts the fun back into taking pictures. It is stylish, very well designed, user friendly, surprisingly versatile, and capable of dependably ex...
Abstract: It's a funny thing, but last week I ran out of my allotted 1,000 words trying to describe all the features and options of the Olympus E-500 DSLR. This week I've got a camera that's so simple I'm going to be hard pushed to find 1,000 words to describe it. ...
Abstract: 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 the...
Abstract: DPInterface Nikon Coolpix S5 ReviewBrad Soo - March 12th, 2006 Nikons 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 i...
