Konica Minolta DiMAGE X50 > Reviews

Advantages: Compact size; quick response
Disadvantages: only 2.8x optical zoom

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. ... Read review

Advantages: Easy to use - large screen
Disadvantages: You need to buy a bigger memory card

The Konica Minolta X50 is very small and slim and yet has a 2 inch screen. It has 5 megapixals. It is very easy to use - you just point and click, and the pictures are superb quality even on a lower setting. You can also take a small amount of video which is great for catching those moments with the kids. The battery life is excellent - I carry this camera around with me all the time and I recharge the battery once a week - you just clip it on the ... Read review

Advantages: Easy to use and quick to learn the basics
Disadvantages: Video needs a hefty SD card

For all the family, and technophobes, this camera is small (palm of your hand), light, easy to use and the functions are not too difficult to get to grips with. Within a 15 minute period, I was taking colour, sepia and black and white photos. The video function (including excellent sound quality!) is as easy as taking a photo. The more complex functions to take specific photo types, such as sport, landscape, night-vision and the like, took me a ... Read review

Advantages: Fast point and shoot (low shutter lag)
Disadvantages: only 2.8x optical zoom

The KonicaMinolta Dimage X50 felt deliciously small after my chunky old Nikon 775. Not much bigger than a pack of cards, and not much heavier, this ultra-compact five megapixel camera is already a winner in my book. Setup was easy. I didn't need the manual to get time, date and other settings fixed and to view and delete my first few test shots. Playback and menu controls are to the right of the viewfinder on the back and it's obvious what most ... Read review