Nikon COOLPIX P7100 Review

by Jim Fisher
December 2011
PC Magazine’s Jim Fisher posted his review of the Nikon COOLPIX P7100, giving it a very good rating. He explained that the camera is ideal for those photographers who are looking for a point & shoot, but want to be in control of every setting. "The P7100 performed well in our Lab tests," Fisher noted. Features that were impressive included the 7.1x zoom, which is the largest in its class; as well as the fact that it bested the competition with regards to startup and shutter lag speeds. He added: "If you’re set on a digital compact camera with an optical viewfinder and lots of manual controls, the Nikon Coolpix P7100 won’t disappoint."

Nikon COOLPIX P7100 Review

by Liam McCabe
December 2011
Liam McCabe posted his review of the Nikon COOLPIX P7100 on the digitalcamerainfo.com website, giving it an overall score of 8.1 out of 10. Noting that the camera was designed to be everything that photo enthusiasts expect from a high-end compact. McCabe said, "Those individual factors all add up to a great camera." He found image quality to be excellent, with beautifully rendered details and accurate colors; well integrated manual controls and notable improvement in performance over its predecessor.

Nikon COOLPIX P7100 Review

by Dan Havlik, Stephanie Boozer, shawn Barnett and Zig Weidelich
January 2012
Imaging Resource posted its review of the Nikon COOLPIX P7100, noting the improvements over its predecessor. Features that the editors who reviewed the camera—Dan Havlik, Stephanie Boozer, shawn Barnett and Zig Weidelich—pointed out include the enhanced high speed performance and tweaks to the camera's ergonomics. "It can capture lovely photos with image quality that rivals even its closest competitors," the editors said. The placement of lots of external controls should appeal to advanced photographers, they noted. Havlik stated that the COOLPIX P7100 is a "serious player in the advanced compact camera category." The editors concluded by saying that the COOLPIX P7100 makes a worthy Dave's Pick.

Nikon COOLPIX P7100 Review

by Howard Creech
January 2012
Howard Creech posted his review of the Nikon COOLPIX P7100 to the digitalcamerareview.com website, touting the camera's improvements over its predecessor. "The Nikon P7100 may bear a striking resemblance to its predecessor, but it has evolved into something quite different," he said. Creech was impressed with the camera's image quality and color accuracy, speedy autofocus, and the ergonomics that put most used settings on dials, so you don't need to dive into the menus as much. He said, "The P7100's …28-200mm equivalent NIKKOR zoom makes this P&S digicam almost ideal for a broad variety of photographic applications." Creech also noted that he felt the COOLPIX P7100 edges out its competition with regards to camera features and quality.

Nikon COOLPIX P7100 Review

by Kelcey Smith with Barnaby Britton
February 2012
Kelcey Smith and Barnaby Britton posted their review of the Nikon COOLPIX P7100 to the dpreview.com website, noting the numerous changes that have been made to the P7100 compared to its predecessor. The reviewers were impressed with the P7100's very good image quality, "especially at low ISO settings." They noted a number of key features including the external mic input, optical viewfinder, articulated screen and new front control dial. The reviewers said, "The P7100 is a very capable camera with an impressive level of manual control…" They added that the improvements to the P7100 make it "a truly usable and versatile camera," concluding, "With a bevy of manual control points, the P7100 is a dream for fans of 'hands on' photography."