Nikon Coolpix S50 (black)

Description: The Nikon Coolpix S50 is a 7.2-megapixel, ultra-compact camera.Compared to other ultra-compact digital cameras on the market, it is expensive at around $285.

Pros: Has a 3 inch viewscreen, which is somewhat larger than some similarly priced digital cameras.Also, this digital camera has a 0.8 in thickness, which is somewhat thinner than some similarly priced digital cameras.Weighing only 4.5 ounces without battery or media, this digital camera is very light for a compact camera.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Made for capturing everyday surprises, since it easily slips into your pocket or purse.A recommended use, based on key features, is framed photos for the home.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 12x16 or larger.

Value: In general, this digital camera's features are in line with its price.However, you would usually pay nearly 35% less to get a ultra-compact camera having comparable resolution.

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• Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
• Part Number: 25558

• General

• Product Type Digital camera - Compact
• Weight 4.4 oz
• Width 3.7 in
• Depth 0.8 in
• Height 2.3 in
• Body Material Metal

• Main Features

• Resolution 7.2 megapixels
• Image stabilizer feature Optical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom.
• Sensor resolution 7.2 megapixels
• Optical Sensor Type CCD
• Effective Sensor Resolution 7,200,000 pixels
• Total Pixels 7,410,000 pixels
• Optical Sensor Size 1/2.5 in
• Light Sensitivity ISO 200, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 1600, ISO 100, ISO auto (100-800)
• Digital Zoom 4 x
• Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
• Shooting Programs Back light, Copy, Landscape, Sports mode, Night portrait, Close-up, Fireworks, Panorama assist, Party/indoor, Sunset, Dawn/dusk, Portrait mode, Museum, Beach/snow, Night landscape
• Exposure Modes Automatic, Program
• White Balance Automatic, Presets
• Digital video format QuickTime
• Still Image Format JPEG
• Color support Color
• Image Stabilizer Optical
• Face Detection Yes
• TV Tuner None
• Video Capture QuickTime - 160 x 120, QuickTime - 640 x 480, QuickTime - 320 x 240

• Memory / Storage

• Flash Memory 13 MB Flash - Integrated
• Integrated Memory 13 MB
• Floppy Drive None
• Image Storage JPEG 640 x 480, JPEG 2592 x 1944, JPEG 3072 x 1728, JPEG 1024 x 768, JPEG 2048 x 1536, JPEG 3072 x 2304
• Flash memory 13 MB - Integrated
• Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 6.3 mm - 18.9 mm - F/3.3-4.2
• Focal Length 6.3 mm - 18.9 mm
• Lens Construction 9 group(s) / 12 element(s)
• Lens Manufacturer Nikon

• Additional Features

• Self Timer Yes
• Additional Features Digital noise reduction, Cropping an image, Blur warning, Direct print, Digital image rotation, DPOF support, In-camera red-eye fix, Audio recording, Auto power save, PictBridge support, Face-priority AF function

• Camera Flash

• Effective Flash Range 1 ft - 19.7 ft
• Type Built-in flash
• Flash Modes Flash OFF mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Auto mode, Red-eye reduction
• Red Eye Reduction Yes
• Effective flash range 1 ft - 19.7 ft

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type None

• Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3 in - Color
• Mounting Built-in
• Resolution 230,000 pixels

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type None

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x Docking station, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x USB
• Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

• Lens Systems

• Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
• Type Zoom lens
• Focal length 6.3 mm - 18.9 mm
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 38 - 114 mm
• Focus adjustment Automatic
• Min Focus Range 11.8 in
• Macro Focus Range 4cm
• Lens Aperture F/3.3-4.2
• Optical Zoom 3 x
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
• Lens construction 9 : 12

• Miscellaneous

• Cables Included 1 x USB cable, 1 x A/V cable
• Included Accessories Docking station insert

• Power

• Power Device Battery charger - External

• System Requirements for PC Connection

• Operating system MS Windows ME, MS Windows Vista, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows 98 SE, Apple Mac OS X 10.1.5 or later
• Peripherals USB port, SVGA monitor, CD-ROM drive

• Battery

• Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )

• Software

• Type Drivers & Utilities, Nikon PictureProject

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  Nikon Coolpix S50 (black)

  Price: $349.99

  Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.

  Specs: Ultracompact, 7.2 megapixels, 3 x, 3 in LCD display, 13 MB - Integrated

Nikon Inc.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.nikonusa.com/
• Address: 1300 Walt Whitman Rd, , .
• Phone: 516/547-4200
• Fax: 631-547-4025