Nikon Coolpix S50 (Red)

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 $410.

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: Designed 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: Overall, this digital camera's price seems a bit steep, with respect to its features.In fact, you would normally pay about 35% less to get a ultra-compact camera having comparable resolution.

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• Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
• Part Number: 25569

• General

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

• Main Features

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

• Memory / Storage

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

• Camera Flash

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

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 6.3 mm - 18.9 mm - F/3.3-4.2
• Focal Length 6.3 mm - 18.9 mm
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 38 - 114 mm
• Focus Adjustment Automatic
• Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
• 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 group(s) / 12 element(s)

• Additional Features

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

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type None

• Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3 in - Color
• Display Form Factor Built-in
• Display Format 230,000 pixels

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type None

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in

• Connections

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

• Software

• Software Drivers & Utilities, Nikon PictureProject

• System Requirements for PC Connection

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

• Miscellaneous

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

• Power

• Power Device Battery charger - External

• Battery

• Supported Battery Nikon EN-EL8
• Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )

Nikon Inc.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.nikonusa.com/
• Address: 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, NY. 11747-3064
• Phone: 1-631-547-4200