Nikon COOLPIX S50
7.2 megapixels
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7.2 effective megapixels and reassuring VR image stabilization with elegant styling.
- Precision 38 to 114mm (35mm equivalent) 3x optical Zoom-Nikkor lens
- Large, bright 3.0-inch 230,000-dot LCD monitor with wide viewing angle
- Optical lens shift VR image stabilization for clearer, sharper results
- Stylish wave-surface design
- ISO 1600 capability enables faster shutter speeds and better exposure in lower light
- Rotary multi selector facilitates easier operation a…
Specifications
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FormatUltra Compact
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Max resolution3072 x 2304
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Low resolution2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
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Image ratio w:h4:3
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Effective pixels7.1 million
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Sensor photo detectors7.4 million
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Sensor size1/2.5 " (5.75 x 4.31 mm, 0.24 cm²)
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Pixel density29 MP/cm²
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Sensor typeCCD
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Sensor manufacturerUnknown
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Review Summary
Nikon’s Coolpix S50 appears to be the perfect ultra-compact digital camera with a stylish, thin metal camera body and a large liquid crystal display (LCD). Its features are almost the same as the Coolpix S500, 7.2 megapixel CCD image sensor together with 3x optical zoom lenses. Nikon’s Coolpix S50 also has an impressively large 3.0 inch LCD screen, and offers true optical vibration reduction zoom lens, Nikon’s Optical VR (Vibration Reduction) technology thus stabilizing the optical image and 640x480 30fp…
See moreNikon’s Coolpix S50 appears to be the perfect ultra-compact digital camera with a stylish, thin metal camera body and a large liquid crystal display (LCD). Its features are almost the same as the Coolpix S500, 7.2 megapixel CCD image sensor together with 3x optical zoom lenses. Nikon’s Coolpix S50 also has an impressively large 3.0 inch LCD screen, and offers true optical vibration reduction zoom lens, Nikon’s Optical VR (Vibration Reduction) technology thus stabilizing the optical image and 640x480 30fps movie mode. This is very helpful in steadying shots in dim situations. Nikon’s Coolpix S50 comes in a cute and slim casing available in silver or black. It is user friendly that beginners would really adore. The difference between Nikon Coolpix S50 and the S50c model is the absence of wireless connectivity, as it can wirelessly upload (via built-in 802.11 b/g) your images in your computer and send e-mails to your friends and relatives. Apart from the scene modes, this camera includes features to facilitate certain shooting situations. The One Touch Portrait mode on the top-left of the camera, helps to frame the photo, the camera puts yellow boxes around the faces in your photo. It also centers the main face to focus; a bracketed yellow box appears around that one. In playback mode, the One Touch Portrait button also acts as the D-Lighting button, which plays with the brightness and contrast of an image in case the outcome doesn’t turn as you want it to. To the left is the Anti-Shake mode button, when one disables it, the flash automatically chooses an ISO of up to ISO 1600 for optical image stabilization, and enables the Best Shot Selector. The BSS mode can be used without the other Anti-Shake features. You just have to activate it alone in the main shooting menu.
See lessPros & Cons
- rotary multi selector, vibration reduction, d lighting, amazing photos, stylish wave design
- no viewfinder, plastic body, poor battery life, slightly reddish skin tones, strong blurring in corners
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Nikon announces S50, S50c, S200, and S500
Reviewer: engadget10 December 2008We've got a slew of new Nikon cams tonight, so let's get this thing rolling. First up we have the S50, S50c, 7.2 megapixel / 3x shooters with 3-inch screens, OIS, 1600 ISO, best shot selector, in camera red-eye repair, but the S50c has WiFi for email, image storage, and the rest of the fun stuff you can do with Nikon's Coolpix Connect 2 service. These will be available in April for $300 and $350. The S200, and S500 are slightly less sophisticated, but look to be quality... Read more
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Nikon Coolpix S50 Digital Camera Review
Reviewer: PhotoAxe15 May 2008Optical VR Image Stabilization system, Face-priority AF, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix and D-Lighting and one-touch portrait button that offers easy access to a selection of three innovative functions are the most important features of Coolpix S50. VR image stabilization and elegant styling confer a high usability as a pocket point-and-shoot camera. Read more
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Nikon Coolpix S50
Reviewer: Imaging Resource21 December 2007Like its brother, the Nikon S50c, the Nikon S50 was disappointing. Its great looks and slim form made me want to like it, but too many other factors got in the way. The slow, sluggish zoom combined with a very small zoom rocker made basic framing a frustrating chore. The Nikon S50's big, beautiful LCD pushes the Multi-controller so far right that they had to put the EV icon on the right panel; and the sad part is, though it sounds like a joke, it isn't! Optical quality... Read more
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Reviewer: howstuffworks.com / Consumer Guide05 September 2007
- Overall 8
- Value for money 8
- Features 10
- Ease of use 8
- Performance 6
At first glance, Nikon's Coolpix S50 looks like the perfect ultra-compact digital camera. It has a stylish, thin metal camera body and a large liquid crystal display (LCD). Unfortunately, if you dig a little deeper, the Coolpix S50's performance levels don't quite match its good-looking exterior. Its strengths still make it a camera worth considering, however, if you can live with the minimal performance issues. Read more
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Nikon Coolpix S50
Reviewer: Steve's Digicams18 June 2007Nikon's Coolpix S50 is yet another "ultra-compact" model to add the their 2007 line up of "S" series models, and offers many of the same features found on the Coolpix S500 , like 7- megapixels, a Nikkor 3x optical zoom lens, Nikon's Optical VR (Vibration Reduction) technology, 640x480 30fps movie mode, etc. It offers an exposure mode for everyone in your household, from 16 scene modes that will help beginners capture great photos in a variety of shooting situations, to... Read more
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Poor
Reviewer: Amazon5 days ago- Overall 4
Had camera for just over a year just stopped working ( out of warranty ) by 1 month wanted more to fix than i could get a newer Model No more Nikon Point N Shoots Checked on line Not the only this has happen to Read more
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Reviewer: alanlh, PC World28 November 2007
- Overall 8
Bought this for GF and she loved it all the way. I didn't Nikon will make such a small but stylish camera and still pack in good image quality. IS detection is a bit slow and low light image quality is so-so, but for regular family occasions it's very good, and now the price is very reasonable. Read more
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WONDERFUL QUALITY- BUYING ANOTHER
Reviewer: Erica, CameraWorld.com11 September 2007- Overall 10
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Read more
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Great diggy!
Reviewer: A Customer, Buy.com11 September 2007- Overall 10
Got the 2-day shipping and received it just in time for a trip. It's easy to use, takes great pictures. I especially love the 3" screen. I took it to Hawaii recently and haven't had a complaint yet! I am completely satisfied with my purchase. Read more
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