Best Point-and-Shoot Digital Camera for Travelers

03/12/08  Print This Post Print This Post    2 Comments   Popular   Written by Ross Borden
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The Nikon Coolpixs S50c 7.2 Megapixel Digital Camera is an excellent choice for any trip. We’ve taken this thing from Bangkok to Bogotá and all I can do is rave about it.

The lowlight setting which eliminates flash and reduces shutter speed, takes amazing shots in twilight conditions and both the 3X optical zoom and digital VR Optical Image Stabilization allow you to get sharp shots when you or the subject are on the move.

It’s got a huge, bright 3 inch LCD screen and if you want to go huge, the new ones even have built in Wi-Fi.

This camera is easy to use, lightweight, and a sexy addition to your bag of travel gear. It has come down a lot in price in the last couple months and is actually quite a bit cheaper than comparable models from other brands.

$169.95 | BUY


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Ross Borden has been a travel addict since he was 14. He's the founder of Matador and lives in San Francisco.

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  • straw jack replied on March 9, 2010

    The Nikon Coolpixs S50c 7.2 Megapixel Digital Camera is new model camera this will have ability shot in the night time also this will have high ability to shot the picture and store the picture are also bright 3 inch LCD screen and if you want to go huge, the new ones even have built in Wi-Fi also.

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  • Chris replied on April 8, 2010

    I don’t agree. I think the Canon G11 or Canon S90 are way superior point and shoots that also offer manual settings. They are of course way more expensive than this Nikon and bulkier.

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