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Full name: Nikon Coolpix P50

Original position: Compact fixed-lens camera with a small sensorProduction status: Production status not verified
Regional aliases
No verified regional aliases
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Editorial guidance, not a verified specificationWhy it is still searched

Nikon Coolpix P50 is still searched because older compact cameras interest collectors, second-hand buyers, and photographers seeking a period digital look.

Core specifications

Release year
2007 · Released about 19 years ago
Sensor
5.75 × 4.32 mm CCD
Effective resolution
8.1 MP
Lens
28 - 102 mm
Zoom
3.6×
Weight
210 g
Battery
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Storage
Internal storage
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Who it may suit

May suit collectors, casual daylight shooting, or photographers intentionally seeking an older digital-camera look.

What to check before buying used

The checks below are editorial guidance. Verify the individual camera and seller information before buying.

  • Inspect the body, screen, doors, seals, and tripod socket for impact or moisture damage.
  • Test every button, dial, flash, screen, and viewfinder.
  • Photograph a plain bright surface to check for sensor dust, dead pixels, or damage.
  • Test focus and zoom across the full range; check the lens for haze, fungus, scratches, and errors.
  • Confirm the battery holds charge and that a compatible charger is included or available.
  • Test a supported memory card and inspect the card slot for bent pins or read errors.
  • Inspect the battery compartment and contacts for leakage or corrosion.

Sensor metrics

Diagonal
7.19 mm

Sensor diagonal

√(5.75² + 4.32²) = 7.19 mm

Calculated from sensor width and height using the Pythagorean theorem.

Surface area
25 mm²

Sensor surface area

5.75 × 4.32 ≈ 25 mm²

A larger area usually offers more space to collect light, though image quality also depends on sensor generation.

Pixel pitch
1.75 µm

Pixel pitch

5.75 ÷ 3,283 × 1000 = 1.75 µm

Pixel pitch is the distance between the centers of adjacent pixels. This result assumes square pixels.

Pixel area
3.07 µm²

Pixel area

1.75² = 3.07 µm²

Theoretical pixel area is the square of pixel pitch and does not subtract physical gaps between pixels.

Pixel density
32.61 MP/cm²

Pixel density

8.1 MP ÷ 25 mm² ≈ 32.61 MP/cm²

Higher density means more pixels per unit area. It does not represent image quality on its own.

Actual sensor size

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5.75 × 4.32 mm

Full specifications

Imaging

Effective pixels
8.1 MP
Total pixels
8.3 MP
Sensor
5.75 × 4.32 mm CCD
Calculated resolution
3,283 × 2,467
Maximum image
3,264 × 2,448
Crop factor
6.02

Exposure & viewing

ISO
64–2,000
Viewfinder
Optical viewfinder
Display
2.4 in / 115,000 dots
Lens mount
Fixed lens

Video & storage

Maximum video
—
Storage media
Internal storage
Battery
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)

Body

Weight
210 g
Dimensions
95 × 66 × 44 mm
Release year
2007

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Aperture Priority
Yes
Battery
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Brand
Nikon
Built In Flash
✓
Crop Factor
6.02
Depth Of Field
simulate →
Digital Zoom
Yes
Dimensions
95 x 66 x 44 mm
Effective Megapixels
8.10
Exposure Compensation
±2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
External Flash
—
Focal Length 35mm Equiv
28 - 102 mm
Gps
—
Hdmi
—
Iso
Auto, (64 - 1000), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000
Macro Focus Range
5 cm
Manual Focus
—
Max Aperture
f2.8 - f5.6
Max Aperture 35mm Equiv
f16.9 - f33.7
Max Image Resolution
3264 x 2448
Max Shutter Speed
1/1000 sec
Metering
Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Min Shutter Speed
4 sec
Model
Coolpix P50
Normal Focus Range
50 cm
Optical Zoom
3.6x
Raw Support
—
Screen Resolution
115,000 dots
Screen Size
2.4"
Sensor Resolution
3282 x 2468
Sensor Size
1/2.5" (~ 5.75 x 4.32 mm)
Sensor Type
CCD
Shutter Priority
Yes
Storage Types
SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Total Megapixels
8.30
Usb
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Video Capture
—
Viewfinder
Optical (tunnel)
Weight
210 g
White Balance Presets
5
Wireless
—
Year
2007

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