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alaTest.com
Editors' rating: 82
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 129 reviews of Nikon Coolpix S50 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 60/100 and users 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 555170 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 82/100 = Very Good.
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tech2.com
Editors' rating: 60
Summary: For a street price of Rs 18,900, I think the camera failed to perform up to the mark. The lack of detailing and sharpness leave a lot more to desire for. Although the S50 is packed with a lot of features, it still down-performs in basic point-and ...
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digitalcamerareview.com
Summary: This new member of Nikon's Coolpix "Style" series features a 7.2 megapixel sensor and 3x Nikon optical zoom lens that provides a 35mm film equivalent focal length range of 38 to 114mm. Nikon has also packaged in 15 scene options, optical Vibration ...
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imaging-resource.com
Summary: Clara was the geriatric star of the Wendy's TV commercial who, upon discovering a small hamburger patty in a very large bun, complained, "Where's the beef?" Since then the question has been applied to many products that deliver less-than-expected ...
CNET editors' buying advice
We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Digital cameras. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of digital camera.
Image stabilization (Anti-shake)
When using handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds, or with high optical zoom, image stabilization (aka anti-shake) will help with capturing sharper images. There are two types of image stabilization, optical and electronic. Electronic, or digital, stabilization works by shifting pixels within the image frame to interpolate sharpness. Optical sharpness is attained by physical movement within either the camera body or the lens element, which compensates for handheld shaking. Of the two, optical is generally considered more favorable by most photographers.
Read more in the Digital Camera Buying Guide
Snapshooter
The casual photographer needs a camera that is easy to carry and easy to use, so compact and ultracompact cameras make the best choice. These digital cameras are the most useful for taking snapshots anywhere, and can produce nice photos for email, web, or prints smaller than 8x10 inches.
The specs that matter
| Resolution | It doesn't matter. Most digital cameras on the market today have sufficient resolution for your needs. |
| Price | $150 to $300 |
| Lens type | Zoom (range encompassing at least 38mm to 114mm, 35mm equivalent) |
| Storage media | Internal memory, CompactFlash, Memory Stick, xD-Picture Card, or Secure Digital/MultiMediaCard |
| Photo file format | JPEG |
| Interfaces | USB, NTSC/PAL television connection |
| Exposure controls | Automatic, programmed scene modes, exposure compensation (for tweaking the automatic exposure) |
| Focus controls | Automatic |
| Flash modes | Automatic, fill, red-eye reduction |
| Software | Photo stitching, photo album, slide show |
| Multimedia | VGA (640x480), 30fps video-clip recording with sound |
| Cool features to look for | Direct-to-printer (PictBridge) output compatibility, in-camera red-eye removal, automatic exposure fix, optical or mechanical image stabilization, face detection |
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CNET product brief
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 $395.
Pros: Has a 3 inch viewscreen, which is considerably 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: An ultra-compact digital camera, suited for everyday snapshot photography.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: Overall, this digital camera's price seems a bit steep, with respect to its features.In fact, you would typically pay nearly 30% less to get a ultra-compact camera having comparable resolution.
Suggestions: For more help in deciding if this is the best digital camera for you, visit the buying guide for digital cameras at CNET Reviews.
CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.
Where to buy
Nikon Coolpix S50 (black):
$288.00
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