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Review summary: Nikon continues taking the lead in wireless digital cameras, but these cameras are still a bit tricky to use. A number of things keep the Nikon Coolpix S50c from receiving top honors. First, I found significant shutter lag, mainly due to the delayed ...

Pros: Excellent wireless features. Good price for lots of special features.

Cons: Mediocre performance. Shutter lag.

Verdict: Nikon continues to lead with its wireless digital cameras. That said, the company's cameras are still a bit tricky to use, and the Coolpix s50c is a perfect example of this. In addition, it won't win any awards for performance.

Review summary: Sylish cameras are nothing new, but Nikon takes sexiness in cameras to a new level with their S50c. It's curvy, sleek, compact and feature-packed. It includes a huge 3.0" LCD screen and offers 7.2 megapixel images. Is the smaller frame worth the ...

Pros: Good-quality images for the camera size, 7.2 Megapixel images useful for those who need it, Compact and sleek design, Feature-packed, WiFi Capability

Cons: Battery life (130~ images), No viewfinder, therefore difficult to use in the sun, Price/quality ratio

Review summary: Nikon's team of Wi-Fi snappers has a new member - this aluminium number with top image stabilisation. Step inside for our verdict

Pros: Anti-Shake. Solid build. Looks great

Cons: No direct camera to computer Wi-Fi transfers. Slow autofocus

Review summary: While it takes good pictures and it's nice to be able to access private Wi-Fi access points, the lack of a browser keeps this camera from rising to the next level.

Pros: Nice click wheel ; Sleek, slim design ; supports wireless 802.11b/g photo e-mail

Cons: Lack of a built-in browser prevents you from being able to access most free public Wi-Fi access points

Review summary: The Nikon Coolpix S50c is the WiFi equipped version of the Coolpix S50.

Pros: Nice 3 inch LCD ; Optical Vibration Reduction (image stabilization) ; Useful (if you actually plan to use it) wireless features ; Slim and stylish

Cons: Sluggish operation ; Mediocre battery life ; Zoom rocker switch too small ; LCD is very prone to fingerprints ; Noise increases rapidly as you increase ISO

Verdict: The slow speed of the Coolpix S50c is probably the biggest downfall of this camera. If you're ok with the camera's speed, you'll be pleased with this camera. While there are no advanced manual exposure modes, the target user of this camera won't use ...