• Low noise at high sensitivities
  
  Optimisation of the new image-processing engine, EXPEED C2, developed in accordance with Nikon’s own image-processing concept, offers support for high sensitivities. Superior noise-reduction processing technology reduces noise and ensures excellent image quality in pictures taken at sensitivities up to ISO 1600 with automatic ISO sensitivity adjustment, and up to ISO 3200 with manual ISO sensitivity specification.
  
  


• Motion detection
  
  The camera detects camera shake and subject movement with shooting, and automatically compensates by controlling shutter speed and ISO sensitivity.
  
  


• Lens-shift vibration reduction (VR) function
  
  Blurring caused by camera shake is reduced to a degree equivalent to a three-stop increase in shutter speed.
  
  


• Flash control
  
  
  
  • High-sensitivity sync:
    
    Enables bright, natural looking photos with less blur, even in dimly lit or dark surroundings.
    
  
  
  • Wide-area backlighting identification algorithm:
    
    Reduces the number of unsatisfactory shots taken in backlight situations for more beautiful photos.
    
  
  
  
  


• Handheld/tripod night landscape detection function
  
  When shooting night landscapes and other night shots, the camera automatically distinguishes between handheld shooting and shooting using a tripod, and then adjusts ISO sensitivity and shutter speed accordingly. This is the first Nikon camera equipped with the handheld/tripod night landscape detection function, which enables capture of night shots with less blur. This function makes it possible to capture beautiful photos, as intended, with shooting of night scenes that, until now, have often been blurred.
  
  
  
  • With handheld shooting: By automatically increasing ISO sensitivity and shutter speed, night shots with less blur are possible.
  
  
  • When a tripod is used: By automatically decreasing ISO sensitivity and shutter speed, brighter night shots with less noise are possible.
  
  
  
  

With a power-up time of approximately 0.75s 1, an autofocusing time of approximately 0.22s 2, and a shooting time lag of roughly 0.3s 2, the camera responds immediately to sudden photo opportunities and moving subjects. The COOLPIX S5100 offers the high-speed response that never misses those once-in-a-lifetime shots.

1 Power-up time measured according to CIPA guidelines.

2 Autofocusing time and shooting time lag measured according to Nikon standards: 28mm focal length (equivalent in 35mm [135] format), shooting distance of 2m, ambient brightness of LV 10; images recorded to 4-GB Class 10 SDHC memory card

The COOLPIX S5100 is equipped with a high-definition (1280 x 720, 30 fps) movie recording function for preserving exciting and memorable experiences in full. A dedicated movie-record button enables quick and simple movie recording.

By emphasising the rounded form with more curving around the edges, the design makes the camera appear slimmer and more agile. The black finish on the rear of the camera also emphasises its slim shape. The camera has been designed with great attention to even the smallest details, including adoption of diamond cutting and a metal ring around the lens. The COOLPIX S5100 will also be available in five colors, from the most basic to more light-hearted and fun colors.

• The BSS (best shot selector) function with which the camera automatically shoots a series of up to ten sequential frames and saves the one with the sharpest focus


• Smart portrait mode for simpler capture of beautiful portraits


• The subject tracking function with which the camera automatically tracks the subject detected with face-priority AF


• Scene auto selector with which the camera identifies the type of subject and automatically applies the optimum settings