This ultra-compact five megapixel camera felt deliciously small after my chunky old Nikon 775. Setup was straightforward (after a week, I still haven't looked at the manual) and the playback and menu buttons were well labelled.
Images are stored on an SD card (16MB included) and you can view them by plugging the camera into a USB port (cable supplied).
The X50 turns on via a slider at the front, which means it's difficult to switch it on accidentally. It has a two-inch LCD screen, which may not be as sharp as some, but will be fine for the average user.
Like most cameras, the Dimage X50 has automatic flash and red-eye reduction. It also has three shooting modes and you can record voice notes with your images.
The zoom is internal, which means you have to look at the screen to know whether you've zoomed in or out - not a problem in my book.
Shutter lag - the time the camera takes to be ready again after taking a picture - is virtually non-existent. The camera copes well with pictures taken under all conditions and I was pleased with the image quality.
Although professionals may find something to complain about, novices like me will be able to charge it up and use it straight out of the box.
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Durability
Excellent
Reliability
Good
Size
Small
Weight
Light
Instruction Manual
Good
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