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Nikon D50

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Nikon D50 compared to the most popular


Product name

Nikon D50

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

Olympus E-P2

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1

Editors' ratings

(How we rate) 		76 out of 10 7.6
Excellent 		80 out of 10 8
Excellent 		78 out of 10 7.8
Excellent 		76 out of 10 7.6
Excellent

Review Summary

Performance and features that rival those of more expensive digital SLR cameras make the 6-megapixel Nikon D50 one of the best entry-level options.

The GF1 is a very appealing choice for enthusiasts and users who wish to upgrade from a point-and-shoot.

Olympus second effort for Micro Four Thirds camera feels somewhat half-hearted, but users who wish to try their hands on this new format will find the E-P2 an attractive choice.

The TX1's slim body and design will appeal to the fashion-conscious crowd, but some users may not like the photo quality.

User ratings

  9
Spectacular
(from 9 users) 		 10
Perfect
(from 1 user) 		No ratings yet  10
Perfect
(from 1 user)

List price
List price as of Sep 5, 2005:
S$1688
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List price as of Dec 21, 2009:
S$1698
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  Basic product specifications


 

Price

 Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable

Camera type

 Digital SLR Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds Compact

Color options

 Info unavailable Info unavailable Black Info unavailable

Dimensions

 133 x 102 x 76 mm 119 x 71 x 36.3 mm 121 x 70 x 36 mm 93.8 x 58.2 x 16.5 mm

Weight

 540 g 285 g 335 g 119 g

Resolution

 6.1 megapixels 12.1 megapixels 12 megapixels 10.2 megapixels

Photodetectors (effective)

 6.1 million 12.1 million Info unavailable 10.2 million

Zoom range

 By lens By lens Info unavailable 4

Digital zoom

 None Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable

Light sensitivity (auto)

 200, 320, 400, 640, 800, 1600 ISO Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable

White balance (new)

 Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable

Focusing

 Yes Info unavailable Info unavailable Multi point AF(9 points) / Centre-weighted AF / Spot AF / Flexible spot AF(touch)

LCD size (new)

 2 inch Info unavailable Info unavailable 3 inch

Viewfinder type

 Pentamirror Electronic Electronic None

Type of flash

 Pop-up Pop-up Info unavailable Built-in

Optical image stabilizer

 Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Yes

Connection (new)

 USB USB, HDMI USB, HDMI Info unavailable

Battery type(s) (new)

 Lithium Lithium Info unavailable Lithium

Storage type(s)

 Secure Digital Secure Digital, Secure Digital HC Secure Digital, Secure Digital HC Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo

Still image capture speed

 2.5 fps Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable

Max. image resolution (new)

 3008 x 2000 Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable

Digital video capture

 No Yes Yes Yes

Digital video format (new)

 Info unavailable AVI, MJPEG Info unavailable Info unavailable

Max video resolution (new)

 Info unavailable 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps

Face recognition

 Info unavailable Info unavailable Yes Yes

Service/Support

 One-year limited warranty Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable

See full specifications

Nikon D50

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

Olympus E-P2

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1

 

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