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Nikon Coolpix P50

Nikon Coolpix P50
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alaScore 86

171 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 171 reviews of Nikon Coolpix P50. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers really like the size and performance. The price and image quality are also appreciated. The shutter and battery get mixed reviews. Some have doubts about the image stabilizer and storage.

usability, image quality, price, performance, size

zoom, memory, storage, stabilizer

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon Coolpix P50 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Nikon Coolpix P50

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 24 user reviews of Nikon Coolpix P50 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the portability and flash. The price and image quality are also mentioned favorably, but the lens and battery get mixed reviews. Many are critical about the zoom and memory.

usability, image quality, price, flash, portability

memory, zoom

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Richard Butler (dpreview.com)

Nikon Coolpix P50 Concise Review

 

The Coolpix P50 is Nikon's attempt at a middle-ground camera: it's neither a point-and-shoot-only ultra compact nor a fully-fledged photographers' camera. Instead it's a pocketable digital camera that marries a sensible sensor to a useful lens and...

Generally decent image quality (at lowest ISO settings), though nothing 'special' Consistently accurate metering Useful lens range with true wide-angle Nice use of materials D-Lighting can make the best of difficult situations Icon-based interface is...

eVR is no substitute for optical stabilization Soft images with little latitude for additional sharpening in-camera Lens on our test model had softness on left side of image. Sluggish performance ISO range more ambitious than capable Manual control...

The P50 is a no-nonsense little camera. It's fairly compact, has a useful zoom range and doesn't cost very much money. The build quality is good and it is constructed using pleasantly tactile materials. Many people walking into their local store will...

Feb, 2008
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Expert review by : PCMag Staff (pcmag.com)

Nikon Coolpix P50

 

Preview of the Nikon Coolpix P50.

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Aug, 2007
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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (photographyblog.com)

Nikon Coolpix P50 Review

 

The Nikon Coolpix P50 is an 8 megapixel compact digital camera with a wide-angle 28-102mm, 3.6x zoom lens, new EXPEED image processing engine and a versatile ISO range of 64-2000. Available in the stylish ...

We had the black-bodied Nikon Coolpix P50 in for testing, which undoubtedly disguises the fact that it's not the skinniest compact around and the fact that construction is plastic in the main I doubt the ...

Dec, 2007
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Expert review by : digitalcameraroundup.com (digitalcameraroundup.com)

Classic design, updated performance, great price

 

The Coolpix P50 is Nikon's latest effort to offer an entry-level model into its performance-oriented "P-Series." In reality, the small and handy P50 is somewhere inbetween a performance model and a point & shoot camera. We like the slightly wide 3.6X...

8 megapixel resolution, Some manual operation in addition to 16 scene modes, Electronic image stabilization, Very small and handy for this much power, Face recognition mode, Voice recording, Full speed VGA movies with sound, Optical viewfinder

Smallish, low-res LCD, No full optical anti-shake, No optical zoom during movies

Nov, 2011
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Expert review by : Pop Photo (popphoto.com)

Camera Review: Nikon Coolpix P50

 

Few will argue that Nikon's DSLRs are among the most esteemed digital cameras available; however, the prevailing sentiment among photo enthusiasts is that the compact Nikon digicams often pale in comparison to their bigger siblings. All that's about to...

Jan, 2009
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Expert review by : Kickstartnews (kickstartnews.com)

Expert Review

 

I think Nikon is getting fed up with all the great press Canon receives in the point & shoot camera market. I also think Nikon is really getting feisty about battling all of the product reviews out there which carefully examine 100% crops of really...

Feb, 2008
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Expert review by : Conrad H. Blickenstorfer (digitalcameraroundup.com)

Nikon Coolpix P50

 

In Nikon's performance-oriented "P-Series", the new Coolpix P50 represents the lower end, but fits in with a balanced combination of versatility, advanced functions, great picture quality, and ease of use. According to Nikon, the P50 "combines classic...

8 megapixel resolution, Some manual operation in addition to 16 scene modes, Electronic image stabilization, Very small and handy for this much power, Face recognition mode, Voice recording, Full speed VGA movies with sound, Optical viewfinder

Smallish, low-res LCD, No full optical anti-shake, No optical zoom during movies

The Coolpix P50 is Nikon's latest effort to offer an entry-level model into its performance-oriented "P-Series." In reality, the small and handy P50 is somewhere inbetween a performance model and a point & shoot camera. We like the slightly wide 3.6X...

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Expert review by : Conrad H. Blickenstorfer (digicamera.com)

Nikon Coolpix P50

 

In Nikon's performance-oriented "P-Series", the new Coolpix P50 represents the lower end, but fits in with a balanced combination of versatility, advanced functions, great picture quality, and ease of use. According to Nikon, the P50 "combines classic...

Smallish, low-res LCD, No full optical anti-shake, No optical zoom during movies

Nikon had to compromise to offer this much camera at a fairly low price. If the omissions do not bother you, you'll like the small and handy size and the many good features of this handsome little camera

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Expert review by : Good Gear Guide.au (goodgearguide.com.au)

Expert Review

 

Small and powerful -- thanks to an 8.1-megapixel sensor -- the P50 is suitable for almost all situations and it even has a decent manual mode to tinker with.

Has a decent manual mode for such a small camera, crisp and clear shots, no obvious chromatic aberration, no obvious lens distortion

Vibration reduction made our shots look too soft, it sometimes mishandled very bright and cloudy conditions

May, 2009
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Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Nikon CoolPix P50

 

Is the Nikon P50 a hobby camera, a pocket compact, or neither?

Feb, 2011
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