Nikon’s Coolpix line of consumer digicams has always been well-received, appreciated for their image quality and ease of use. The Coolpix 5900 continues that trend, upgrading the design with a 5.1-megapixel CCD and a good-quality lens. The Coolpix 5900 is a good choice for anyone who wants an easy to use camera that delivers good-looking pictures with pleasing color and plenty of resolution. For those willing to delve just slightly deeper than “just pushing the button,” its extensive scene modes and unique framing-assist options greatly extend the camera’s capabilities, making it easy to bring back good-looking shots of what might otherwise be difficult subjects. I’d have been happier with the 5900 if it did better at high ISO settings, for available-light photography, but on the whole it’s a very capable little camera, good enough to warrant being named a “Dave’s Pick,” and coming in at a good price point. If you like the features of the Nikon 5900 and can afford the roughly $100 difference in retail price though, the Nikon Coolpix 7900 offers better high-ISO performance, more resolution, and a vibration-reduction feature in its movie mode. Going in the other direction, the Nikon Coolpix 4600 offers a slightly pared-down feature set and 4-megapixel resolution, but at a list price that’s $100 less. All in all, a good choice for the point & shoot user looking for an easy to use, compact digicam with a surprising range of capabilities.