Nikon Coolpix 5400 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The Nikon Coolpix 5400 is the descendent of the Coolpix 5000. In the revamp, it has gained a new 1/1.8in CCD and 4x optical zoom but also loses a couple of useful features, like the LCD status panel and RAW file mode. True, there is a TIFF option, but ...

Verdict: Many will also appreciate the wide-angle 28-116mm lens. We noticed a small amount of barrel distortion at full wide, but it's only apparent at the edges of shots. Although this was slightly evident in the macro shot, Nikon still blows the competition ...

Pros: Excellent photo quality ; every manual control imaginable ; support for external flash and add-on lenses ; best macro mode on market

Cons: No AF illuminator ; interface is clunky and hard to use ; small LCD ; no Raw file mode ; strange shutter-lag and buffering issues

Review summary: Looking very much like its predecessor, the well-liked Coolpix 5000, the new 5.1-megapixel Coolpix 5400 from Nikon features an improved 4x Nikkor zoom lens and other updated refinements. Like the earlier model, the Coolpix 5400 is ...

Verdict: An improvement over its predecessor, the Coolpix 5400 is one of the most full-featured 5-megapixel cameras currently available, offering excellent photo quality and low noise. Its wide range of settings and its many scene modes make it handy for the ...

Review summary: As you can see, the Nikon is right in the middle in terms of size and mass.

Pros: Excellent photo quality ; Amazing expandability in terms of lenses, flashes ; Lens is wider than most ; CompactFlash Type II slot ; Tons of manual controls ; Rotating LCD display ; Interesting timed bulb mode lets you keep shutter open for up to 10 ...

Cons: Bizarre shutter lag & ; buffering issues (firmware update needed?) ; Clunky, sluggish interface ; No AF illuminator, poor low light focusing ; Does not fully support Nikon Speedlites ; Small LCD ; No RAW mode yet (most of competition has it) ; ...

Verdict: The 5400 uses the familiar EN-EL1 rechargeable battery. This battery has 5.0 Wh of power, which puts it above average in its class, though it falls short of the batteries used on the Sony DSC-F717 and Canon G3/G5 (it is better than the battery on the ...

Pros: Solid metal-alloy construction; well-rounded feature set; excellent image quality

Cons: Small LCD; relatively short-lived battery for an enthusiast camera

Verdict: Though it never quite nails the color balance, the 5400 does a very good job on all settings.