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 Screen size | 1.8 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
 ISO maximum | 400 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
 Effective pixels | 5 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
 Max resolution | 2560 x 1920 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px | |||
| Sensor type | CCD |
|---|---|
| Sensor size | 0.23 in |
| Sensor photo detectors | 5.0 Mpx |
| Effective pixels | 5.0 Mpx |
| Image ratio w:h | 4:3 |
| Max resolution | 2560 x 1920 px |
| Other resolutions |
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| Optical zoom | 3.0 x |
|---|---|
| Digital zoom | 2.6 x |
| Minimum aperture | 2.6 |
| Maximum aperture | 4.8 |
| Focal length equiv | 36 - 107 |
| Autofocus |
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| Manual focus | yes |
| Normal focus range | 15.75 in |
| Macro focus range | 2.36 in |
| Minimum shutter speed | 4.0 s |
|---|---|
| Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
| Shutter priority | no |
| Aperture priority | no |
| Exposure compensation plus | 2 |
| Exposure compensation minus | -2 |
| Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
| Built-in flash | yes |
| Flash range | 3.5 |
| Flash modes |
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| External flash | no |
| Self-timer | yes |
| Body type | Compact |
|---|---|
| Colour of product | Silver |
| Environmentally sealed | no |
| Internal storage | 11.0 mB |
|---|---|
| Compatible memory cards | SD |
| Storage types |
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| HDMI | no |
|---|---|
| USB version | 1.0 |
| Remote control | yes |
| PictBridge | yes |
| ISO |
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|---|---|
| ISO Auto | yes |
| ISO minimum | 50 |
| ISO maximum | 400 |
| Maximum image resolution | 2560 x 1920 px |
| White balance presets | 5 |
| Custom white balance | yes |
| Image stabilization type | No |
| Uncompressed format | No |
| Screen size | 1.8 in |
|---|---|
| Screen technology | LCD |
| Screen dots | 85000 |
| Touch screen | no |
| Live view | yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical |
| Maximum resolution | 320 x 240 px |
|---|---|
| Video recording | yes |
| Supported video file formats | AVI |
| Weight | 4.59 oz |
|---|---|
| Width | 3.5 in |
| Height | 1.02 in |
| Depth | 2.3 in |
| Battery technology | Nickel-Metal Hydride |
|---|
| Timelapse recording | no |
|---|---|
| Orientation sensor | no |
Review posted 11/5/2004 Click on the Optio S50 to take a 360° QuickTime VR tour The new Optio S50 is a compact camera that packs a 5 megapixel imager and a 3X optical zoom lens in a sleek aluminum design. It featuring a smc Pentax lens coupled with their Sliding Lens system that allows the lens to
The Pentax Optio S50 is an entry-level compact digital camera whose affordable price and decent image quality fail to offset some serious performance issues. Read our review for the full picture.
This is a 5.0 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom. It is just an inch bigger than my palm so it is still a comfortable size to fit in bags/pockets. ...
Pentax has today announced the third addition to the S range in five months with the 5 megapixel Optio S50. Aimed at newcomers to digital photography, it has a nine-option control dial plus a help mode that displays explanations of the control buttons. It has a 1.8-inch LCD screen - which is larger than the S40 (1.6-inch) - but retains the same compact dimensions. Pentax’s proprietary sliding lens system also helps keep things compact. The Optio S50 has a digital filter function that can be applied in-camera during playback and allows users to convert images to black and white, while retaining red, blue or green areas. It will be available in October priced around £250 (approx $370).
