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Nikon Coolpix S50 (Red)

Nikon Coolpix S50 (Red)

Product summary

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.

Specifications: Digital camera type: Ultracompact ; Resolution: 7.2 megapixels ; Optical zoom: 3 x ; See full specs

Price range: $409.55 check prices

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  • alaTest.com

    Editors' rating: 89

    Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 222 reviews of Nikon Coolpix S50/S50c from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 71/100 and users 81/100. Comparing these reviews to 488389 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 89/100 = Very Good.

  • techgage.com

    Editors' rating: 70

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  • stuff.tv

    Editors' rating: 80

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  • techradar.com

    Editors' rating: 80

    Summary: The S50c is programmed to recognise faces in a composition and automatically work out the correct focus and exposure. This works well, and is handy for group shots or where people are being shot against a busy background in challenging light conditions

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  • pcworld.com

    Editors' rating: 75

    Summary: The Coolpix S50c's ability to connect to a wireless LAN is a nice, distinguishing feature. I identified an available wireless network, entered some network settings and then my recipients' e-mail addresses on the camera itself, and eventually uploaded ...

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  • pcplus.co.uk

    Editors' rating: 80

    Summary: We have no qualms in saying this is a good camera, but it's not because of its gimmicky Wi-Fi transfer feature

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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 $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.

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.

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.

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