Digital Camera Review

Digital Camera Review

The Nikon Coolpix 5200 is primarily meant as a point-and-shoot model. Although it has some manual control options, without a Manual mode, the user is limited to tweaking the Auto mode, instead. The camera is small and sleek, and is lightweight enough to be easily slid into the back pocket of a pair of pants. The meager body holds a 1/1.8-inch, 5.1 effective megapixel CCD, and a 1.5-inch LCD, which is a little on the small side. The fast menu controls makes this camera perfect for the point-and-shoot user looking for a camera with clean lines that’s easy to use. The Nikon Coolpix 5200 retails for approximately US $499.95.
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Connectivity
Software (6.0)
The Nikon Coolpix 5200 comes with Nikon PictureProject 1.0 for Windows and Macintosh platforms.

Jacks, ports, plugs (5.0)
There is only one port available on the Nikon Coolpix 5200, and this port is located on the left side of the body in the lower back corner. This port is the USB A/V out port. Otherwise, the optional Memory Card slot is located on the right side under its own cover, and the battery port is located on the bottom of the unit.

Direct Print Options (6.0)
It is possible to engage in Direct Print with the Nikon Coolpix 5200, as long as the printer is PictBridge compatible.

 

Memory (7.5)
There are 12MB of internal memory available on the Nikon Coolpix 5200. The camera unfortunately does not come with the optional Memory Card that fits in the slot on the right side of the camera body. It is highly advised that the user purchase a memory card. Twelve MB of memory will not be able to store many photos of any size or quality, and movies will be virtually impossible to record without the card being used up instantaneously.

Other features (7.0)
Voice memo - This feature allows the user to overlay voice messages upon previously captured still images, allowing for images and audio to be viewed and experienced simultaneously.

15 Scene Modes - The Nikon Coolpix 5200 has 15 scene modes available when the camera is set to Scene on the Mode Dial, allowing the user to shoot in a greater variety of shooting situations.

Noise Reduction - When users shoot in inclement conditions with slow shutter speeds, there is the possibility for noise, or discoloration, to occur within the image. The Nikon Coolpix 5200 has Noise Reduction, which allows for a higher quality, more accurate picture to be taken.

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