Typical price: £219
What is it: Ultracompact 6-megapixel digital camera with 3x optical zoom
What we think: It's a stylish camera that offers great images, albeit with a somewhat basic feature set
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 2 June 2006
Tags: Nikon, Nikon Coolpix S5, internal memory, burst mode, metal
We like:
Excellent colour rendition and sharpness; quick shooting; slim, attractive design; excellent build quality; simple to use
We don't like:
Few manual exposure controls; need to go through menu to change basic settings; notable vignetting, lens distortion and processing artefacts
CNET UK judgement:
The Nikon Coolpix S5 is a stylish camera that offers great images, albeit with a somewhat basic feature set
Full review:
Nikon's Coolpix S5 is a slim, attractive 6-megapixel top-pocket camera that hits all the right design notes. Its 64mm (2.5-inch) LCD screen, satin silver finish and internally zooming 3x optical lens (35mm-to-105mm equivalent) will be a hit with style-conscious casual photographers, and its scrolling click wheel gives users an easy, MP3 player-like interface. Continue Reading...
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