Nikon Coolpix 5900

Value
For a retail price of $349.95, the Nikon Coolpix 5900 fits right into its pricing category. For the same price and a few more manual options, consumers can check out the 5-megapixel Kodak LS753. However, that camera will have slightly less zoom and a lot less style. The Canon PowerShot SD20 has the same price, similar megapixel count, more manual options, and more style (it does come in four colors!); it also has no optical zoom and a tiny 1.5-inch LCD screen. Overall, the Nikon Coolpix 5900 is a decent value, as most compact digital cameras in this range will offer similar options, but perhaps not the flashiest features. With a 2-inch LCD screen, easy menu options, 5.1 megapixels, cool features like D-Lighting and Red-Eye Removal, and a help menu, $349.95 is not too much to ask for the Nikon 5900.