Nikon Coolpix P6000 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Nikon's 13.5-megapixel P6000 looks so good on paper you might wonder whether you need a digital SLR at all. Its sensor matches the pixel count of any low-medium range dSLR, its 4x zoom is more than the average kit lens, it shoots raw files, has a full ...

Pros: 4x wideangle zoom ; PASM exposure modes ; vibration reduction

Cons: Noise reduction ; poor optical viewfinder ; sluggish responses

Verdict: For a compact, the P6000 is pretty good, but if you buy it thinking it's going to match a dSLR you're going to be disappointed. The responses aren't as fast, the viewing system is inferior and the control layout is less efficient. And you can get this ...

Review summary: Nikon releases firmware update version 1.1 for the Coolpix P6000. The following improvements have been made: 1) When pictures were taken with the Wide Converter WC-E76, with the Wide-angle converter and Distortion control items in the shooting menu ...

Award: Recommended!

Review summary: Nikon's latest semi-pro compact has built-in GPS, so you'll always know where you took that photo

Review summary: Like its predecessor, the Coolpix 5100, the P6000's metal and plastic body is designed for functionality and styled to appeal to enthusiast photographers. Some useful refinements have been made in the new model, which is slightly larger and 40 grams ...

Verdict: Front view of the Coolpix P6000 with the flash popped up and lens extended

Pros: Good image quality, Ethernet port allows for speedy transfer of RAW images, Versatile wide-angle 4X lens, Sharp, bright LCD display

Cons: Large and heavy, Mediocre image stabilization, Sluggish shot-to-shot speeds, Weak GPS receiver

Verdict: Indeed, Nikon, whose headquarters are in New York, said its staff has had trouble receiving a signal in the city (though this doesn't explain the random locations). Long story short: You might have more trouble getting a signal in urban areas. We ...