Nikon Coolpix P5100
Competitors

The Nikon Coolpix P5100 is mostly gets compared to super zooms, entry-level DSLRs, pro digicams, travel zooms and compacts. The Nikon Coolpix P5100's top rivals come from Nikon (such as the Coolpix P510 and the Coolpix P500) and Canon (such as the Powershot SX40 and the Powershot S100)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon P5100 compared to super zoom competitors include: it has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.7 vs f/3.0), is much smaller (mid size 98x65x41 mm vs professional size 123x92x108 mm), takes much higher resolution photos (12 MP vs 9.7 MP), has a much larger sensor (1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm) and is thinner (1.6" vs 4.3").

However, on average it has way more less zoom (3.5x vs 35x), records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 60fps), has a much narrower wide angle lens (35 mm vs 24 mm), has a much smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0") and has a significantly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots).

Nikon Coolpix P510 4 years newer $397 - $400	Significant advantages of the P510 (vs the P5100) Much more zoom: 41.7x vs 3.5x Much better wide angle: 24 mm vs 35 mm Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the P510 (vs the P5100) Much larger: Professional size 120x83x102 mm vs Mid size 98x65x41 mm Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 12 MP Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm common strengths of the P510 and P5100 Viewfinders: Digital vs Tunnel
	Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the Coolpix P5100
Canon Powershot SX40 4 years newer $347 - $380	Significant advantages of the SX40 (vs the P5100) Much more zoom: 35x vs 3.5x Much better wide angle: 24 mm vs 35 mm Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 480p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the SX40 (vs the P5100) Much larger: Professional size 123x92x108 mm vs Mid size 98x65x41 mm Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 12 MP Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm common strengths of the SX40 and P5100 Wide aperture: f/2.7 vs f/2.7 Support external flash Viewfinders: Digital vs Tunnel
	Compare the Canon Powershot SX40 vs the Nikon Coolpix P5100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V 4 years newer $399	Significant advantages of the DSC-HX200V (vs the P5100) Much more zoom: 30x vs 3.5x Much better wide angle: 27 mm vs 35 mm Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 480p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX200V (vs the P5100) Much larger: Prosumer size 122x87x93 mm vs Mid size 98x65x41 mm Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 12 MP Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm common strengths of the DSC-HX200V and P5100 Viewfinders: Digital vs Tunnel
	Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs the Nikon Coolpix P5100
Nikon Coolpix P500 3 years newer $300	Significant advantages of the P500 (vs the P5100) Much more zoom: 36x vs 3.5x Much better wide angle: 23 mm vs 35 mm Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the P500 (vs the P5100) Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.7 Much larger: Professional size 116x84x103 mm vs Mid size 98x65x41 mm Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 12 MP common strengths of the P500 and P5100 Viewfinders: Digital vs Tunnel
	Compare the P500 vs the P5100
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v 3 years newer $409	Significant advantages of the DSC-HX100v (vs the P5100) Much more zoom: 30x vs 3.5x Much better wide angle: 27 mm vs 35 mm Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 480p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX100v (vs the P5100) Much larger: Prosumer size 122x87x93 mm vs Mid size 98x65x41 mm Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 12 MP Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm common strengths of the DSC-HX100v and P5100 Viewfinders: Digital vs Tunnel
	Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v vs the Nikon Coolpix P5100
Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR 4 years newer $438 - $500	Significant advantages of the HS30 EXR (vs the P5100) Much better wide angle: 24 mm vs 35 mm Much more zoom: 30x vs 3.5x Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the HS30 EXR (vs the P5100) Much larger: Large 131x97x126 mm vs Mid size 98x65x41 mm Much smaller sensor: 1/2" 6.4x4.8mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm Much lower true resolution: 10.6 MP vs 12 MP common strengths of the HS30 EXR and P5100 Capture very high resolution images: 10.6 MP vs 12 MP Support external flash Viewfinders: Digital vs Tunnel
	Compare the Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR vs the Nikon Coolpix P5100

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon P5100 compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has better image stabilization (lens vs none), is much smaller (mid size 98x65x41 mm vs prosumer size 127x96x78 mm), is thinner (1.6" vs 3") and is much lighter (250 g vs 598 g).

However, on average it records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a much smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0"), has a significantly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots), takes significantly lower resolution photos (12 MP vs 17.9 MP) and slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (2,000 ISO vs 12,800 ISO).

Nikon D5100 3 years newer $500 - $597 (body only) $600 - $697 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D5100 (vs the P5100) Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.6mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the D5100 (vs the P5100) No image stabilization: None vs Lens Much larger: Prosumer size 127x96x78 mm vs Mid size 98x65x41 mm Much thicker: 3.1" vs 1.6" common strengths of the D5100 and P5100 Fairly small: Prosumer size 127x96x78 mm vs Mid size 98x65x41 mm Inexpensive: $499.99 vs $532.82
	Compare the D5100 vs the Coolpix P5100
Nikon D3100 3 years newer $500 - $547 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D3100 (vs the P5100) Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.1x15.4mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 480p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the D3100 (vs the P5100) No image stabilization: None vs Lens Much larger: Prosumer size 124x96x73 mm vs Mid size 98x65x41 mm Much thicker: 2.9" vs 1.6" common strengths of the D3100 and P5100 Fairly small: Prosumer size 124x96x73 mm vs Mid size 98x65x41 mm Thin: 2.9" vs 1.6" Light weight: 505 g vs 250 g
	Compare the D3100 vs the Coolpix P5100
Canon Rebel T3i 3 years newer $619 - $700 (body only) $745 - $1,000 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3i (vs the P5100) Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the T3i (vs the P5100) No image stabilization: None vs Lens Much larger: Professional size 133x99x79 mm vs Mid size 98x65x41 mm Much thicker: 3.1" vs 1.6" common strengths of the T3i and P5100 None found
	Compare the Canon Rebel T3i vs the Nikon Coolpix P5100
Nikon D7000 3 years newer $1,000 - $1,197 (body only) $1,100 55-200mm lens	Significant advantages of the D7000 (vs the P5100) Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.6mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 480p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the D7000 (vs the P5100) No image stabilization: None vs Lens Much larger: Professional size 132x105x77 mm vs Mid size 98x65x41 mm Much thicker: 3" vs 1.6" common strengths of the D7000 and P5100 None found
	Compare the D7000 vs the Coolpix P5100
Nikon D3200 4 years newer $699 - $700 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D3200 (vs the P5100) Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.2x15.4mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the D3200 (vs the P5100) No image stabilization: None vs Lens Much larger: Prosumer size 125x96x76 mm vs Mid size 98x65x41 mm Much thicker: 3" vs 1.6" common strengths of the D3200 and P5100 Fairly small: Prosumer size 125x96x76 mm vs Mid size 98x65x41 mm Light weight: 455 g vs 250 g
	Compare the D3200 vs the Coolpix P5100
Pentax K-r 3 years newer $647 - $649 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the K-r (vs the P5100) Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Significant disadvantages of the K-r (vs the P5100) Much larger: Prosumer size 125x97x68 mm vs Mid size 98x65x41 mm Much thicker: 2.7" vs 1.6" Much heavier: 598 g vs 250 g common strengths of the K-r and P5100 Good image stabilization: Sensor shift vs Lens Very small: Prosumer size 125x97x68 mm vs Mid size 98x65x41 mm Very thin: 2.7" vs 1.6"
	Compare the Pentax K-r vs the Nikon Coolpix P5100

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon P5100 compared to pro digicam competitors include: it has a slightly larger sensor (1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm), takes much higher resolution photos (12 MP vs 10 MP), has higher quality type of viewfinder (tunnel vs none) and supports an external flash.

However, on average it doesn't shoot RAW, has a slightly narrower aperture (f/2.7 vs f/2.0), records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a much narrower wide angle lens (35 mm vs 24 mm) and has a much smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0").

Nikon Coolpix P7100 4 years newer $450	Significant advantages of the P7100 (vs the P5100) Shoots RAW Has an external mic jack Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 35 mm Significant disadvantages of the P7100 (vs the P5100) Much lower true resolution: 10 MP vs 12 MP Heavier: 395 g vs 250 g common strengths of the P7100 and P5100 Both have tunnel viewfinders: Tunnel vs Tunnel Support external flash
	Compare the P7100 vs the P5100
Nikon Coolpix P6000 1 year newer	Significant advantages of the P6000 (vs the P5100) Shoots RAW Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 35 mm Much higher true resolution: 13.4 MP vs 12 MP Significant disadvantages of the P6000 (vs the P5100) None found common strengths of the P6000 and P5100 Fairly small: Mid size 107x65x42 mm vs Mid size 98x65x41 mm Capture extremely high resolution images: 13.4 MP vs 12 MP Both have tunnel viewfinders: Tunnel vs Tunnel
	Compare the P6000 vs the P5100
Canon Powershot S100 4 years newer $372 - $430	Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the P5100) Shoots RAW Much better wide angle: 24 mm vs 35 mm Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 480p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the P5100) No external flash support No viewfinder: None vs Tunnel common strengths of the S100 and P5100 Fairly small: Compact 99x60x28 mm vs Mid size 98x65x41 mm Capture extremely high resolution images: 12 MP vs 12 MP Light weight: 198 g vs 250 g
	Compare the Canon Powershot S100 vs the Nikon Coolpix P5100
Nikon Coolpix P310 4 years newer $300 - $315	Significant advantages of the P310 (vs the P5100) Much better wide angle: 24 mm vs 35 mm Much wider aperture: f/1.8 vs f/2.7 Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the P310 (vs the P5100) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 12 MP No external flash support common strengths of the P310 and P5100 Fairly small: Compact 103x58x32 mm vs Mid size 98x65x41 mm Light weight: 194 g vs 250 g
	Compare the P310 vs the P5100
Canon PowerShot G12 3 years newer $390 - $496	Significant advantages of the G12 (vs the P5100) Shoots RAW Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 35 mm Has a flip-out screen Significant disadvantages of the G12 (vs the P5100) Much lower true resolution: 10 MP vs 12 MP Heavier: 401 g vs 250 g common strengths of the G12 and P5100 Both have tunnel viewfinders: Tunnel vs Tunnel Support external flash
	Compare the Canon PowerShot G12 vs the Nikon Coolpix P5100
Nikon Coolpix P300 3 years newer $299	Significant advantages of the P300 (vs the P5100) Much better wide angle: 24 mm vs 35 mm Much wider aperture: f/1.8 vs f/2.7 Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the P300 (vs the P5100) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 12 MP No external flash support common strengths of the P300 and P5100 Fairly small: Compact 103x58x32 mm vs Mid size 98x65x41 mm Light weight: 189 g vs 250 g
	Compare the P300 vs the P5100

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon P5100 compared to travel zoom competitors include: it has a significantly wider aperture (f/2.7 vs f/3.5), takes much higher resolution photos (12 MP vs 9.6 MP), has a much larger sensor (1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm vs 1/2.5" 6.1x4.6mm), has a viewfinder (tunnel vs none) and supports an external flash.

However, on average it has significantly less zoom (3.5x vs 18x), has a much narrower wide angle lens (35 mm vs 25 mm), doesn't have a built-in GPS, records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps) and has a much smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0").

Nikon Coolpix S9100 3 years newer $273 - $328	Significant advantages of the S9100 (vs the P5100) Much better wide angle: 25 mm vs 35 mm Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Significant disadvantages of the S9100 (vs the P5100) Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.7 Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 12 MP Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm common strengths of the S9100 and P5100 None found
	Compare the S9100 vs the P5100
Panasonic Lumix ZS20 4 years newer $291 - $350	Significant advantages of the ZS20 (vs the P5100) Much better wide angle: 24 mm vs 35 mm Has a GPS Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 480p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the ZS20 (vs the P5100) Much lower true resolution: 9.6 MP vs 12 MP Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.7 Much smaller sensor: 1/2.5" 6.1x4.6mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm common strengths of the ZS20 and P5100 None found
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 vs the Nikon Coolpix P5100
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS 4 years newer $354 - $450	Significant advantages of the SX240 HS (vs the P5100) Much better wide angle: 25 mm vs 35 mm Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 480p @ 30fps Significantly more zoom: 20x vs 3.5x Significant disadvantages of the SX240 HS (vs the P5100) Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.7 Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 12 MP Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm common strengths of the SX240 HS and P5100 None found
	Compare the Canon PowerShot SX240 HS vs the Nikon Coolpix P5100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 4 years newer $249 - $250	Significant advantages of the DSC-WX150 (vs the P5100) Much better wide angle: 25 mm vs 35 mm Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 480p @ 30fps Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Significant disadvantages of the DSC-WX150 (vs the P5100) Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.7 Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 12 MP Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm common strengths of the DSC-WX150 and P5100 None found
	Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 vs the Nikon Coolpix P5100
Olympus SZ10 3 years newer $228	Significant advantages of the SZ10 (vs the P5100) Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 35 mm Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" More zoom: 18x vs 3.5x Significant disadvantages of the SZ10 (vs the P5100) Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 12 MP Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm No external flash support common strengths of the SZ10 and P5100 None found
	Compare the Olympus SZ-10 vs the Nikon Coolpix P5100

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon P5100 compared to compact competitors include: it has a slightly wider wide angle lens (35 mm vs 38 mm), has a much larger screen (2.5" vs 1.8"), has image stabilization (lens vs none), takes much higher resolution photos (12 MP vs 7.1 MP) and slightly higher maximum light sensitivity (2,000 ISO vs 400 ISO).

However, on average it is much larger (mid size 98x65x41 mm vs compact 108x52x27 mm), is thicker (1.6" vs 1.1"), is significantly heavier (250 g vs 180 g) and significantly shorter exposures (8 seconds vs 30 seconds).

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P150 3 years older	Significant advantages of the DSC-P150 (vs the P5100) Much smaller: Compact 108x52x27 mm vs Mid size 98x65x41 mm Much thinner: 1.1" vs 1.6" Significantly lighter: 180 g vs 250 g Significant disadvantages of the DSC-P150 (vs the P5100) Much lower true resolution: 7.1 MP vs 12 MP Much smaller screen: 1.8" vs 2.5" No image stabilization: None vs Lens common strengths of the DSC-P150 and P5100 Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.7 Very large sensors: 1/1.8" 7.2x5.3mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm Both have tunnel viewfinders: Tunnel vs Tunnel
	Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P150 vs the Nikon Coolpix P5100