Nikon Coolpix P50 - Nikon Camera Reviews

Nikon Coolpix P50

This is a condensed review of the Nikon Coolpix P50 provided by DPReviews.com. The full review can be found at the link provided.

Conclusion - 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 good (and optional)
Good range of flash modes and control
Sensible number of scene modes
AA battery convenience


Conclusion - 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 extremely limited
Battery life below average (even for AAs)
Long flash recycle times
Sound STILL drops out before videos end
Lots of competition makes P50 look like an 'also ran'