Nikon 2009-2010 Digital Camera Reviews

Nikon digital cameras range from the consumer level CoolPix to the high-end digital SLR's, such as the D5000, D200, and D3x. With a camera for every shooter, a Nikon is a good choice for either a first-time buyer or a serious professional. Use our digital camera reviews to find the right Nikon for you.

• # 3Nikon D300S$1429.00

  After 2 1/2 years Nikon tacked mediocre video and an extra card slot onto the aging D300. The D300S might be worth $1700 to a pro on a budget or a demanding amateur, but we were hoping to see more innovation.

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• # 6Nikon D5000$654.66

  The Nikon D5000 is one of a handful of sub-$1000 video SLRs. Overall we found the Canon T1i did a better job shooting video, with higher definition and smoother video motion, but the Nikon was superior for still photography.

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• # 12Nikon D3x$6849.00

  The Nikon D3x is a full-frame, 24.5-megapixel camera has a list price of $7999.95 without lens. Designed for studio use, the D3x performed very well in our lab tests, but in general scored slightly lower than the D700.

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• # 10Nikon Coolpix P100$337.10

  Nikon enhanced its high-end ultrazoom with a new sensor, 1080p video, high-speed burst rate shooting and a higher-res articulated LCD, but image quality doesn't match the competition.

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• # 16Nikon Coolpix P90$249.95

  While a competent camera, the Nikon Coolpix P90 doesn't distinguish itself from the ultrazoom competition, and has a disappointing video mode. Though the 24x lens is impressive, other cameras have better features and performance.

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• # 19Nikon Coolpix S630$269.99

  The Nikon Coolpix S630 is a small 12-megapixel point-and-shoot that offers a 7x zoom. It is an easy-to-use camera with a good control scheme, and very strong overall still image quality. However, it struggled in our video testing.

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8 Lab Tested Point & Shoot Camera Reviews

2009-2010 Digital SLR Reviews

Rank	Product			Price
#3	NikonProsumer1429.0013.10 Nikon D300S	Side-by-Side Comparisons Performance: Design: Ease of Use:		$1429.00
#6	NikonConsumer654.6612.90 Nikon D5000	Side-by-Side Comparisons Performance: Design: Ease of Use:		$654.66
#12	NikonProfessional6849.0025.72 Nikon D3x	Side-by-Side Comparisons Performance: Design: Ease of Use:		$6849.00
#21	NikonConsumer445.0010.75 Nikon D3000	Side-by-Side Comparisons Performance: Design: Ease of Use:		$445.00
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Canon 7D

Nikon D5000

Panasonic GH1

Sony A550

Canon T1i

Canon XS

Nikon D90

Pentax K2000

Nikon D700

Canon 5D Mark II

Sony A900

Nikon D90

Nikon D5000

Canon XS

Olympus E620

Pentax K2000

2009-2010 Point & Shoot Reviews

Rank	Product				Price
#10	NikonUltra-Zoom337.102810.10 Nikon Coolpix P100	Side-by-Side Comparisons Performance: Design: Ease of Use:			$337.10
#16	NikonUltra-Zoom249.9524x12.70 Nikon Coolpix P90	Side-by-Side Comparisons Performance: Design: Ease of Use:			$249.95
#19	NikonCompact269.99712.00 Nikon Coolpix S630	Side-by-Side Comparisons Performance: Design: Ease of Use:			$269.99
#27	NikonCompact207.95512.20 Nikon S1000pj	Side-by-Side Comparisons Performance: Design: Ease of Use:			$207.95
#33	NikonUltra-Zoom129.951510.70 Nikon Coolpix L100	Side-by-Side Comparisons Performance: Design: Ease of Use:			$129.95
Not Yet Rated10000	NikonPocket160.07512.39 Nikon Coolpix S4000	Pocket	5 X	12.39 Megapixels	$160.07
Not Yet Rated10000	NikonCompact199.954x12.39 Nikon Coolpix S620	Compact	4x X	12.39 Megapixels	$199.95
Not Yet Rated10000	NikonPocket226.953x10.00 Nikon Coolpix S230	Pocket	3x X	10.00 Megapixels	$226.95
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Nikon P90

Canon SX1

Sony HX1

Canon SX1

Olympus SP590UZ

Sony HX1

Canon SD780

Panasonic FX580

Sony T900

Sony T900

Samsung TL225

Panasonic DMC-ZS3

Canon SX120

Kodak Z950

Panasonic ZS3