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90 reviews
Apr, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 90 reviews of Nikon D5. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People are impressed by the color and image quality. The usability and durability are also mentioned favorably. There are mixed comments on the zoom and reliability. The flash and shutter get negative opinions.
performance, durability, usability, image quality, color
portability, shutter, flash
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon D5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.
See all Nikon Digital CamerasConsumer review (amazon.co.uk)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Nikon D5 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk.
100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Consumer review (amazon.com)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 17 user reviews of Nikon D5 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People really like the focus and image quality. The design and usability are also mentioned favorably. There are some critical opinions about the flash and reliability. There are mixed reviews on the size and viewfinder.
performance, usability, design, image quality, focus
portability, reliability, flash
94% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Expert review by : Angela Nicholson (techradar.com)
Nikon's new flagship DSLR is a phenomenal performer as long as you don't want to shoot 4K video clips longer than three minutes
High specification autofocus system ; Huge sensitivity range ; Durable build
4K recording limited to 3 minutes ; Vertical grip control arrangement doesn't match the horizontal grip's ; The information screens should be more useful
The Nikon D5 will keep pros happy with its great burst-shooting and low-light performance, but a couple of niggling build issues mean it isn't as convincing an upgrade over the D4S as it could have been.
Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)
It's no mistake that both Nikon D5 and Canon EOS 1D X Mark II have arrived in 2016. It's an Olympic year after all, with pro sports photographers seeking next-level kit to take next-level images in Rio. Not that's the only place such cameras are...
New autofocus system is insanely good, super-fast 12fps burst with decent buffer innings, detail at high ISO settings is incredible, epic battery life
The “Hi” ISO settings are roughly pointless, some odd auto white balance decisions in mixed lighting, continuous shooting undercut by Canon 1DX II
Make no bones about it: the Nikon D5 is an astounding pro-spec camera. It's also inevitably going to be compared to the Canon EOS 1D X II. Of the pair we'd say the Canon is the speedier and, arguably, more adept at video work; the Nikon, on the other...
Expert review by : Amy Davies (stuff.tv)
Spent more time on the sports field than in the studio? The D5 is the pro-level camera to go for
No light? No problem ; Super-fast shooting ; Built like a tank
What the hey, 4K? ; Where’s the Wi-Fi
Nikon’s top-line DSLR knocks it out the park for professional and sports photographers
Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.co.uk)
A new sensor, autofocus and metering system may make this an action-shooting master.
Expert review by (tipa.com)
Nikon’s Expeed 5 processor in the D5 delivers low noise and high-speed processing required for 4K UHD video and high still framing rates: the camera can shoot up to 12 frames per second with full AE and AF with an extended buffer that can capture up to...
Expert review by : Mike Joubert (techsmart.co.za)
Mike Joubert takes the Nikon D5 backstage to shoot Deep Fried Man.
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Expert review by : Joshua Waller (ephotozine.com)
We review the new Nikon D5, with high speed shooting, 4K video and ISO up to 3.2 million!
Phenomenal battery life - up to 8000 shots! ; Excellent noise performance at high ISO speeds ; Excellent image quality ; Illuminated buttons and screens ; 4K (UHD) video recording ; Mic/headphone sockets ; Auto White Balance White works extremely well...
Wi-Fi not built-in ; Size and weight is likely to limit the amount of time you shoot with it ; Video time recording limits, 3min for 4K ; Limited touch-screen controls ; Loud shutter
The Nikon D5 will be a welcome upgrade to anyone who is already shooting with a Nikon D4s , D4 , or D3s , with faster continuous shooting, improved focus system, and increased resolution as well as an expanded ISO range. Whilst you may not see the need...
Expert review by : David Elrich (digitaltrends.com)
The D5 is Nikon's most powerful camera yet, aimed at pro shooters who need speed and the ultimate high ISO capability.
Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)
The top-of-the-line Nikon D5 SLR doesn't disappoint thanks to best-in-class autofocus, 4K video recording, and a full-frame image sensor.
Expert review by : Carey Rose , Rishi Sanyal , Samuel Spencer (dpreview.com)
The Nikon D5 is the newest iteration of the company's action-oriented flagship DSLR. Its headline features include a new Nikon-developed 20.8MP full-frame sensor and 153-point AF system. More than anything, though, the D5 is a camera designed to just...
The Nikon D5 is the latest in the company's evolving line of double-grip, full-frame action-oriented DSLR cameras. With a newly designed 20.8MP sensor, 12fps of continuous shooting with low viewfinder blackout and an intelligent and effective 153-point...
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