Conclusion: The Nikon Coolpix P7100 and cameras like it represent a quirky in-between-breed — even more so than the mirrorless, interchangeable lens models taking over the market.
Pros: Impressive image quality -- you can push ISO and hues are natural, Advanced customization options, Nice hardware and UI setup
Cons: Only 720p video capture, Burst mode is disappointing; frame to frame refresh also laggy
Conclusion: The number of upgraded features in comparison to the older model it replaces may not be numerous, but the changes that have been made are very significant.
Summary: The list of direct competitors is short and each offer a distinct compromise. The Fuji Finepix X100 Fuji Finepix X100 which costs twice as much offers superior image...
Pros: Excellent control over image noise, Above average metering accuracy, Great lens sharpness, Good image colors possible, Good white-balance system, Impressive stabilizat...
Cons: Autofocus gives up more than average, Not, Poor LCD coverage, Extremely poor viewfinder coverage, Live-Histogram, Slow shot-to-shot speed, Slow, Video cuts too early
Summary: Nikon's engineers have done a lot to address the issues that hindered the P7000 like slow operational speed and quirky handling.
Pros: Versatile and sharp 28-200mm equivalent lens, Very good image quality, especially at low ISO settings, New front control dial adds a useful manual control point and ma...
Cons: Exposure compensation dial is quite easy to move inadvertently, Limited manual control in movie mode, Fn 2 button is not as useful as it could be (can only be set to a...
Excerpt: The 10.1-megapixel Nikon Coolpix P7100 is an updated version of the Nikon Coolpix P7000 and resembles a DSLR that's had its lens removed and been placed in a compacter.
Pros: DSLR-like control, Sturdy construction, Lots of short cuts controls
Cons: Chunky design, Slightly complex controls, Screen only tilts up and down
Excerpt: The 10-megapixel Nikon Coolpix P7000 caused quite a stir when it was released last year, thanks to its extended feature set and great image quality.
Conclusion: That said, the price tag on this camera will by itself exclude most happy snappers, but you do get what you pay for, as the Nikon Coolpix P7100 has no major flaws and
Excerpt: The Nikon Coolpix P7100 is the brand's new replacement for its flagship advanced compact camera - the Coolpix P7000 - and comes with a number of new and upgraded features
Pros: Offers a superb level of manual control, Very good image quality, Well-controlled noise, Very robust build quality, Plenty of customisable options
Cons: No Easy Panorama mode, Slow continuous shooting rate, No Full HD movie mode (offers 720p), Similar price to an entry-level DSLR