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Nikon Coolpix S51 reviews
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DCResource 's conclusion / rating - 29 February 2008 |
“ The Nikon Coolpix S51 is a fairly average ultra-compact camera that doesn't particularly stand out in any one area. The biggest thing going for it is probably in the value department. For under $200, you get an 8 Megapixel camera, 3X zoom, image stabilization, and a huge LCD. Photo quality is decent, though there's certainly room for improvement. My biggest issues with the S51 relate to performance: it's sluggish in almost every area, and battery life is the worst in its class. I'm not a huge fan of its ergonomics, either. The Coolpix S51 is worth a look, but I'd recommend spending a little more on a better performing camera instead.
The Coolpix S51 is an ultra-compact camera made mostly of metal. The camera comes in a variety of colors, though some appear to be exclusive to certain retailers (such as Ritz Camera). The S51 is generally well put together, though I'm not a fan of the memory card / battery compartment door (it's flimsy and needs a lock) or the plastic tripod mount. The Coolpix could use some work in the ergonomics department, as well. The buttons are tiny, there's not a lot of room for your fingers, and the power button's design makes it easy to press accidentally. The S51 has an all-internal 3X optical zoom lens, with a standard-issue 38 - 114 mm focal range. Inside the lens is an effective image stabilization system, which can be used for both stills and movies. On the back of the camera is a large 3-inch LCD display, with 230,000 pixels. That's not any sharper than your typical 2.5" display, but it was plenty sharp for me. Both low light and outdoor LCD viewing were about average, with room for improvement. The Coolpix S51 does not have an optical viewfinder.
If you like point-and-shoot cameras with lots of scene modes, then you'll enjoy the Coolpix S51. Two scene modes of note include a panorama assist function, and a high sensitivity mode, which is better left untouched. Nikon does a good job providing help menus for all of the menus on the camera -- they're just a button-press away. The S51 has the now requisite face detection mode, though it doesn't perform nearly as well as some other cameras I've tested. Some other nice features on the S51 include D-Lighting (which brightens up dark areas of your photo), a fancy slideshow feature, and a VGA movie mode. The movie mode, however, is marred by the same A/V sync bug that has been on Nikon cameras since 2006 (!). If you're looking for manual controls, you'll find just one, and that's for white balance.... ”
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