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Nikon Coolpix S5

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User ratings:
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4 stars
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3 stars
10 %
2 stars
20 %
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Editorial reviews:
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4.1 out of 5
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Key specs

  • CCD
  • 5.744x4.308 mm
  • 6 Mpx
  • 2816, 2112 px
  • 5.4
  • Contrast Detect (sensor), Single, Live View
  • 2.5 in
  • no

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Nikon Coolpix S5 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.5 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconEffective pixels
6 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
2816 x 2112 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

Nikon Coolpix S5 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.23 in
Sensor photo detectors6.0 Mpx
Effective pixels6.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h4:3
Max resolution2816 x 2112 px
Other resolutions
  • 2048x1536
  • 1024x768
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom3.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3
Maximum aperture5.4
Focal length equiv35 - 105
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Single
  • Live View
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range11.81 in
Macro focus range1.57 in
Image stabiliserNo
Filter threadno
Folded opticsyes
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Photography features
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Built-in flashyes
Flash range2.6
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Redeye Reduction
External flashno
Continuous drive2.2 fps
Scene modes
  • Backlight
  • Beach
  • Fireworks
  • Panorama
  • party
  • Portrait
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
3D supportno
Self-timer options
  • 3
  • 10
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Design
Body typeUltracompact
Colour of product
  • Blue
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage23.0 mB
Compatible memory cardsSD
Storage types
  • SD
  • MMC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
AV outputyes
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Image
White balance presets5
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Image stabilization typeNo
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.5 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
Live viewno
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution640 x 480 px
Video recordingyes
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
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Dimensions
Weight4.76 oz
Width3.66 in
Height2.32 in
Depth0.79 in
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Power
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryno
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Other features
Timelapse recordingyes
Orientation sensorno

Nikon Coolpix S5 - Q&A

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Nikon Coolpix S5 Nikon - Editorial Reviews (8)

4.1
Based on 8 reviews
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Nikon Coolpix S5 Nikon Coolpix S5 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Nikon Coolpix S5 Review - Steve's Digicams

Steve's Conclusion The Coolpix S5 is among the most compact point-n-shoot digicam that Nikon has to offer (as of April 2006). Weighing just under six ounces including battery, SD memory card and wrist strap, and measuring less than one inch in thickness, the S5 is very pocketable. Yet it houses

Nikon Coolpix S5 Nikon Coolpix S5
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Published: 06.04.2006
Nikon Coolpix S5
3.0

Can the new Coolpix S5 live up to the legendary Nikon name?

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Nikon Coolpix S5 Review - Steve's Digicams

First Look posted 2/21/2006 Full review posted 4/7/2006 Introduction & Physical Views Click on the Coolpix S5 to take a QuickTime VR tour The new COOLPIX S5 and S6 combine high-quality imaging performance with impressive new Pictmotion photo sharing technology. Both the S5 and S6 have

Nikon Coolpix S5 Nikon S5 Review
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Published: 22.06.2006
Nikon S5 Review
4.5

Nikon S5 review, find out how the S5 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

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Published: 19.05.2006
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Nikon Coolpix S5 Panasonic Lumix S5 review | Cameralabs
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Cameralabs
Published: 02.09.2020
Panasonic Lumix S5 review | Cameralabs
4.0
Nikon Coolpix S5 Nikon Coolpix S5 review
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Alphr
Published: 07.10.2009
Nikon Coolpix S5 review
5.0

At first glance, the Nikon S5 is unassuming. The near-featureless fascia and tiny recessed lens give it a distinctly minimalist appearance. It's anything but modest once you start using it, though - excellent image quality, loads of features and