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Nikon DL18 50 Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£840Sensor size:1-inchWeight:365 gBattery life (CIPA):290 shots

Nikon DL18 50 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

6.2

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 74% of models
Score components

90%

6.2

Technical score

10%

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User score

â–²Better than 74% of cameras
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components

28%

6.5

Sensor & Image

25%

6.1

Photo Features

18%

6.4

Video & Audio

14%

6.8

Display & Design

8%

3.9

Battery & Power

7%

6.1

Connectivity & Storage

â–²Better than 75% of cameras
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £840

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Technical Specifications of camera Nikon DL18 50

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components:

28%

6.5

Sensor & Image

25%

6.1

Photo Features

18%

6.4

Video & Audio

14%

6.8

Display & Design

8%

3.9

Battery & Power

7%

6.1

Connectivity & Storage

6.2
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Nikon DL18 50 has a popularity score of 1, which is lower than 51.3% of cameras.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components:

60%

6.2

Overall score

40%

6.1

Price

6.1
Sensor size
1-inch
Sensor size
1-inch
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
This camera uses a sensor classified as 1-inch; it is smaller than the sensor in 51.1% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 5.2% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
20.8 MP
Main camera megapixels
20.8 MP
â–² Better than 74% of models
This camera has a sensor resolution of 20.8 MP, which is higher than that of 73.5% of cameras and equal to that of 0.5% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
2.36 µm
Main camera pixel size
2.36 µm
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 2.36 µm, which are smaller than those in 56.2% of cameras and the same size as those in 0.2% of cameras.
Base ISO
160
Base ISO
160
â–² Better than 81% of models
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 160 which is higher than that of 80.6% of cameras and equal to that of 4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 12800 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 12,800
â–² Better than 54% of models
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 12,800, which is higher than that of 54.4% of cameras and equal to that of 18.8% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
171
N. of focus points
171
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has 171 focus points, more than the number offered by 83.4% of cameras and equal to the number offered by 0.6% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
yes
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
yes
â–² Better than 63% of models
This camera supports phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.3% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
3,840 px
Max video resolution
3,840 px
â–² Better than 76% of models
This camera supports 3,840 px video recording which is higher quality than that of 76% of cameras and equal to that of 19.2% of cameras.
Video bitrate
144 Mbps
Video bitrate
144 Mbps
â–² Better than 85% of models
Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
This camera has a video bitrate of 144 Mbps which is higher than that of 84.9% of cameras and equal to that of 2% of cameras.
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
â–¼ Worse than 12% of models
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 69.9% of cameras.
Video codecs
H.264
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Type
compact
Weight
365 g
Weight
365 g
â–² Better than 54% of models
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 365 g which is lighter than 53.8% of cameras.
Width
106 mm
Width
106 mm
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera has a width of 106 mm which is narrower than 72.9% of cameras and equal to that of 0.7% of cameras.
Height
63 mm
Height
63 mm
â–² Better than 71% of models
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera has a height of 63 mm which is shorter than 71.1% of cameras and equal to that of 0.7% of cameras.
Thickness
57.5 mm
Thickness
57.5 mm
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera has a thickness of 57.5 mm which is thicker than 56% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
290 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
290 shots
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 290 shots, which is shorter than that of 65% of cameras and equal to that of 1.5% of cameras.
Battery capacity
850 mAh
Battery capacity
850 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has a battery capacity of 850 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 83.1% of cameras and equal to those in 0.5% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This camera supports Wi-Fi. This feature is available on 47.8% of cameras.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
â–² Better than 54% of models
This camera uses Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) which is newer than that of 54.2% of cameras and equal to that of 35.6% of cameras.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 77% of models
This camera has Bluetooth. 22.6% of cameras support Bluetooth.
SnapBridge support.
Bluetooth version
4.1
Bluetooth version
4.1
â–² Better than 79% of models
This camera supports Bluetooth version 4.1 which is newer than that supported by 79.3% of cameras and equal to that of 6.9% of cameras.
SnapBridge support.
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Nikon DL18 50 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • Phase-detect AF for photos
    Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This camera supports phase-detection autofocus for photos, the average camera does not.
  • 148 more AF points
    N. of focus points
    171
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has more focus points than the average camera (171 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    171 vs 23
  • 114 Mbps higher video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    144 Mbps
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
    This camera has a higher video bitrate than the average camera (144 Mbps vs 30 Mbps). The average camera records at 30 Mbps.
    144 Mbps vs 30 Mbps
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 34.8% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • Higher video resolution
    Max video resolution
    3,840 px
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This camera records higher-resolution video than the average camera (3840 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    3840 px vs 1920 px
  • Supports slow-motion video
    Slow-motion video
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
    Supports up to 1,200 fps high-speed video.
  • Has a touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This camera has a touchscreen, the average camera does not. 36.6% of cameras support touchscreen input.
  • Phase-detect AF in video
    Phase-detection autofocus (video)
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This camera supports phase-detection autofocus in video, the average camera does not.
  • Has a touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This camera has a touchscreen, the average camera does not. 36.6% of cameras support touchscreen input.
  • 13.9 mm narrower
    Width
    106 mm
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (106 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    106 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 10.9 mm shorter body
    Height
    63 mm
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (63 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    63 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 1 more customizable buttons
    Customizable button count
    1
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <0 – >7
    This camera has more customizable buttons than the average camera (1 vs 0). The average camera offers 0 customizable buttons.
    1 vs 0
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 34.8% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • Higher sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    20.8 MP
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This camera has a higher sensor resolution than the average camera (20.8 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    20.8 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 6,400 ISO higher maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    12,800 ISO
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >40k ISO
    This camera has a higher maximum sensitivity than the average camera (12800 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 60 higher base ISO
    Base ISO
    160
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <80 – >200
    This camera has a higher base ISO than the average camera (160 vs 100). The average camera has a base ISO of 100.
    160 vs 100
  • Phase-detect AF for photos
    Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This camera supports phase-detection autofocus for photos, the average camera does not.
  • 148 more AF points
    N. of focus points
    171
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has more focus points than the average camera (171 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    171 vs 23
  • Lossless compressed RAW
    Lossless compressed RAW
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This camera supports lossless compressed RAW, while the average camera does not.
  • Supports touch autofocus
    Touch autofocus
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This camera supports touch autofocus, the average camera does not. 34.9% of cameras support touch autofocus.
    Touch AF works in live view / video use.
  • Supports focus bracketing
    Focus bracketing
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This camera supports focus bracketing, the average camera does not.
  • 90 s longer maximum exposure
    Longest shutter speed
    120 s
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <4 s – >1.8k s
    This camera supports a longer maximum exposure than the average camera (120 s s vs 30 s s). The average camera supports a longest shutter speed of 30 s s.
    120 s vs 30 s
  • 114 Mbps higher video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    144 Mbps
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
    This camera has a higher video bitrate than the average camera (144 Mbps vs 30 Mbps). The average camera records at 30 Mbps.
    144 Mbps vs 30 Mbps
  • Higher video resolution
    Max video resolution
    3,840 px
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This camera records higher-resolution video than the average camera (3840 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    3840 px vs 1920 px
  • Supports slow-motion video
    Slow-motion video
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
    Supports up to 1,200 fps high-speed video.
  • Phase-detect AF in video
    Phase-detection autofocus (video)
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This camera supports phase-detection autofocus in video, the average camera does not.
  • Clean HDMI output
    Clean HDMI output
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This camera offers clean HDMI output, the average camera does not.
    1080p max over HDMI.
  • Built-in timelapse
    Timelapse function
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes timelapse capture, the average camera does not.
    Interval timer + time-lapse movie
  • Has Bluetooth
    Bluetooth connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This camera supports Bluetooth, the average camera does not. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
    SnapBridge support.
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 47.8% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Smartphone remote control
    Smartphone remote control
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
    via SnapBridge
  • Has NFC
    NFC
    yes
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    This camera supports NFC, the average camera does not. 15% of cameras support NFC.
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1-inch
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1-inch vs APS-C).
    1-inch vs APS-C
  • Lower RAW bit depth
    RAW bit depth
    12-bit
    â–² Better than 36% of models
    This camera supports lower RAW bit depth than the average camera (12-bit vs 14-bit). The average camera supports 14-bit RAW capture.
    12-bit vs 14-bit
  • 270 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    850 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a lower battery capacity than the average camera (850 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    850 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • No flash
    Flash
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    This camera does not have a built-in flash, the average camera does. 73.4% of cameras have a flash.
  • 0.98 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    2.36 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (2.4 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    2.36 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • 40 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    290 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (290 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    290 shots vs 330 shots
  • 93% less popular
    Nikon DL18 50 is less popular than the average camera (1 vs 1.9).
    1 vs 1.93
  • 2.9x more expensive
    Nikon DL18 50 is more expensive than the average camera (£840 vs £290).
    £840 vs £290
  • 93% less popular
    Nikon DL18 50 is less popular than the average camera (1 vs 1.9).
    1 vs 1.93
  • 2.9x more expensive
    Nikon DL18 50 is more expensive than the average camera (£840 vs £290).
    £840 vs £290
  • No flash
    Flash
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    This camera does not have a built-in flash, the average camera does. 73.4% of cameras have a flash.
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1-inch
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1-inch vs APS-C).
    1-inch vs APS-C
  • Lower RAW bit depth
    RAW bit depth
    12-bit
    â–² Better than 36% of models
    This camera supports lower RAW bit depth than the average camera (12-bit vs 14-bit). The average camera supports 14-bit RAW capture.
    12-bit vs 14-bit
  • 0.98 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    2.36 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (2.4 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    2.36 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • 270 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    850 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a lower battery capacity than the average camera (850 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    850 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • 40 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    290 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (290 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    290 shots vs 330 shots

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03/03/2016
Summary of the review
Second Look: The New Nikon Compact DL 18-50 f1.8-2.8

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What we like about Nikon DL18 50

  • World's widest lens on a compact camera (18mm equivalent)
  • Bright maximum aperture of f/1.8-2.8
  • Extremely fast performance (up to 20fps with full AF)
  • Nano Crystal Coat for reduced flare and ghosting
  • Compact, 'coat-pocket friendly' design
  • Familiar Nikon DSLR-style user interface and controls
  • 4K video recording capability
  • Built-in perspective correction for architectural shots

What we don't like about Nikon DL18 50

  • Product was never released to the market (cancelled in 2017)
  • No built-in viewfinder (requires expensive optional accessory)
  • No built-in flash compared to its sister model (DL24-85)
  • No microphone input for serious vlogging
  • Steep initial pre-order price ($849.95)
  • Development issues with the image processor led to indefinite delays

Verdict

The Nikon DL18-50 was a premium compact camera featuring a 20.8-megapixel 1-inch BSI CMOS sensor paired with an Expeed 6A processor, featuring a fixed 18-50mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 zoom lens with Nano Crystal Coat. Key pros included its unusually wide focal length ideal for landscapes and architecture, blazing fast continuous shooting speeds of up to 20 fps with continuous AF (or 60 fps with fixed focus), Dual Detect Optical VR, and 4K UHD video recording at 30p. However, notable cons included the lack of a built-in viewfinder (requiring a bulky, optional add-on instead), no built-in flash, and ultimately, the camera was cancelled prior to shipping and was never officially released to the market.

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