Nikon Coolpix 5900

Conclusion
In short, the Nikon Coolpix 5900 is a great buy at $349.95 (USD); you get all the frills of a more expensive camera (Nikon Coolpix 7900) at a lower cost. The only reduction that I can spot is a diminished megapixel count. With 5.1 effective megapixels and an all-glass 3x optical Nikkor zoom lens, performance should be solid. Applying a 2-inch LCD, a host of preset modes and some manual control options, along with an innovative help button, smart design and an intuitive menu system, the Nikon Coolpix 5900 is a great solution to your low budget digital imaging needs regardless of photographic competence.

Without having properly tested the model, the conclusion may read somewhat hollow, but from a handling perspective, there are fewer cameras on the market that compare (at this price point) to the Nikon Coolpix 5900. It's evenly weighted, well-stocked with features and trinkets, and still laid out intuitively enough for even the most despondent technophobe. Stay tuned for the full review, which will run the camera through the digital imaging performance gauntlet.