The Nikon Coolpix P5100 compact digital camera is the successor to the P5000, which is a mere 6 months old. The new P5100 improves on the older model by offering a 12.1 megapixel , 1/1.72-inch CCD sensor and the new EXPEED digital image processing engine for better looking images, even at faster ISO speeds. There’s also a nifty distortion control feature that corrects for barrel distortion in images shot and even displays the corrected image on the LCD in real time.
The lens is also now slightly wider (35-123mm) thanks to the larger sensor, but otherwise the P5100 is identical to its predecessor, with the same 2.5 inch LCD screen, Vibration Reduction to combat camera shake and ISO 3200 capability. Most 12 megapixel cameras that we’ve seen recently have struggled with image quality - is the new Nikon Coolpix P5100 any different? Gavin Stoker casts his steely gaze over the P5100 to discover the truth…
Nikon Coolpix P5100 Review - PhotographyBLOG