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Nikon CoolPix P50 Review

Author Cliff Smith
Published 5th Feb 2008
Manufacturer Nikon
Price £113.04 (Exc VAT)
as reviewed £130.00 (Inc VAT)
Latest Price
Features Score 6 for Features
Image Quality Score 7 for Image Quality
Value Score 8 for Value
Overall Score 7 for Overall
Nikon CoolPix P50
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A range of general test shots are shown over the next two pages. In some cases, the full size image has been reduced for bandwidth purposes, and a crop taken from the original full resolution image has been placed below it to show the overall image quality. Some other pictures may be clicked to view the original full-size image.




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Here's the usual detail test shot of the West Window of Exeter Cathedral, for you to compare with other cameras. See below for a full res crop, or click to see the whole picture.





The level of detail is good, but no better than most other 8MP compacts.





The lens produces significant barrel distortion at wide angle.





Sharpness at the centre of the frame is good, if a little over-sharpened.





Corner sharpness is also good, but there is some chromatic aberration.





The lens produces slight pincushion distortion at the telephoto end.


 

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Comment PeAK said on 9th October 2008

This camera has endured itself to me through it's simplicity and thoughtful design. It does not have every knob but what it does have are the most essential and useful feature... more

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