Compare Prices : Nikon Coolpix 5200

Review summary: Here's a look at how the size and weight of the CP5200 compare with the competition:

Pros: Compact metal body ; AF-assist lamp ; Impressive macro ability ; VGA (30 fps) movie mode ; Many scene modes ; Easy to use ; LCD usable in low light ;

Cons: Images are soft and somewhat noisy ; some corner blurriness as well ; Redeye reduction feature didn't seem to help much ; Menu and camera settings inaccessible while camera saves photos to memory ; Aside from white balance, no manual controls ; No ...

Verdict: The camera uses the EN-EL5 lithium-ion battery, and one is included with the camera. This compact battery has a decent 4.0 Wh of energy, which translates to 150 photos per charge according to Nikon -- nothing spectacular

Review summary: Nikon has today introduced the Nikon Coolpix 5200 and Coolpix 4200 compact digital cameras, with 5 and 4 megapixels of effective resolution respectively, and a new 3x optical zoom Nikkor ED lens. Both cameras feature a classy metal finish and a

Review summary: Megapixels: 5.1, Included Memory Amount: 12 MB, Included Memory: On Board, Media Format: Secure Digital, Maximum Re...

Pros: Small, solid, and stylish. Flash shots are well exposed. Powerful features (in-camera red-eye fix, last-five-shot buffer, best-shot selector, etc.).

Cons: Small LCD. Daylight shots tend to be underexposed. Minor color-accuracy issues. Menus can be confusing.

Verdict: There's a lot to like about this camera. It's small, handy, and stylish, and it's jammed with great features. It takes reasonably sharp images, but exposure and color-accuracy problems keep the Coolpix 5200 from receiving top honors.

Review summary: 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 ...

Pros: - Small Compact size and lightweight build allows for comfortable carrying and easy transportation -Internal Memory -Clearly labeled, large controls considering overall frame size

Cons: -No included Memory Card -Delayed Focus time -Ill-placed microphone and flash make using my left hand to support the camera a complicated endeavor

Verdict: The Nikon Coolpix 5200 is most likely to appeal to those consumers searching for a point-and-shoot camera with a small compact size and style, few external controls, and simple menus to allow and expedite menu changes. The color menus are attractive ...