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Review summary: Nikon Coolpix S5 is a 6 megapixel digital camera with a 3x Optical Zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD screen (230,000 pixels). It features the new PictMotion function which gives the digital camera's users to pick their favorite shots, movites and music to ...

Verdict: It features the new PictMotion function which gives the digital camera's users to pick their favorite shots, movites and music to create slideshows

Review summary: Though it might not lead the pack based on image quality alone, the Nikon Coolpix S5 has a lot going for it in a camera this small. For starters, the Nikon S5's svelte metallic chassis is one of the thinnest I've used, making it the perfect camera to ...

Review summary: Without wireless connectivity, the lower priced S5 offers 6 megapixels, 3x zoom and 2.5inch LCD screen.....

Pros: Excellent color rendition and sharpness ; quick shooting ; slim, attractive design ; excellent build quality ; simple to use

Cons: Few manual exposure controls ; need to go through menu to change basic settings ; notable vignetting, lens distortion, and processing artifacts

Verdict: The Nikon Coolpix S5 is a stylish camera that offers great images, albeit with a somewhat basic feature set.

Review summary: Please calibrate your monitor so you can see 16 different shades from pure white to black.

Pros: Good build quality., Great image quality at lower ISO settings., Comprehensive pre-set scene modes are easy enough for a complete novice to use., Face AF feature is very effective.

Cons: Noise at ISO400, Limited ISO range

Verdict: The Nikon Coolpix S5 is a quality feature-packed camera that will satisfy anyone looking for an ultra-compact digital camera to take pictures whilst out and about. The only disappointments are the limited ISO sensitivity range, and the amount of noise ...