Nikon Coolpix P50 - Expert Reviews

Pros: 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

Cons: 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 e

Verdict: The P50 is a no-nonsense little camera.

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

Verdict: Although the Nikon CoolPix P50 isn't a bad camera by any means, it is really just a simple compact dressed up to look like an enthusiast's hobby camera. It handles well enough, but it has a limited range of features, less-than-stellar build quality, avera

Review summary: High-tech camera with retro looks

Pros: Better zoom lens than most, Better zoom lens than most, Fairly priced, Vivid, sharp images

Cons: No decent anti-shake, No decent anti-shake, Can be sluggish, No rechargeable battery

Verdict: The P50 feels like it should cost more than it does, and while it's user-friendly it produces good images.

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

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

Verdict: 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.