| Likes |
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- Sexy metal body
- Extremely compact
- Good software package
- Pictmotion mode
- Time lapse shooting
- Organizational features in playback mode
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| Dislikes |
- Uneven flash
- Lots of red eyes
- Tiny zoom control
- Lens placement
- Few editing options
- ISO 50-400 only
- 210 shots per charge on battery
- Short shutter speed range |
Conclusion
The Nikon Coolpix S5 is the skinnier but duller twin sister of the S6, which is slightly thicker but has wireless connectivity. The Nikon Coolpix S5’s sexy all-metal housing is attractive and its 3x Zoom-Nikkor lens is durable from remaining in the camera body, but its looks don’t necessarily translate to awesome looking pictures. The 6.1-megapixel digital camera has a 2.5-inch LCD screen and some cool features like the time lapse shooting and Pictmotion slide show modes, but the poor quality of the pictures trumps any cool feature (who wants a sweet techno slide show of under-exposed pictures?). The flash casts harsh shadows but only in its tiny range, the S5’s controls are cramped and tiny, and the battery doesn’t last very long. In the end, the Nikon Coolpix S5 is a bit over-priced at $349 for its lack of manual controls and overall quality, but is still one of the hottest cameras around.
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