Nikon Coolpix P7000 Summary

Unlike some of its peers, the Nikon Coolpix P7000 does not compromise on image quality and produces less visible noise at high-ISO than any compact camera so far. It also has a good metering system, good enough white-balance and reaonable dynamic-range. Focusing is a bit of a weak-spot with much more misses than usual, although plenty of focusing options are available, including manual-focus and infinity-focus as well. Where we must caution consideration of the P7000 is mostly in terms of speed. While not being slow, there is enough lag and delay in responsiveness that photographying moving subjects is difficult.

Ergonomically speaking, the P7000 is excellent. Although there are things which could be improved, which we point out in the full-review, the P7000 handles as well if not better than the vast majority of fixed-lens cameras and even than some SLD cameras. Operating the P7000 is simple with plenty of direct controls and the camera rarely gets in the way of photography aside from a few speed issues. The P7000 also handles video very well with only a tiny delay to start recording. It can zoom and focus while recording movies and even records stereo sound from its built-in microphone.

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