The Camedia C-5050 is a 5.3-megapixel camera offering a good balance of automatic and manual settings, catering for users who like a professional look and feel. It also offers USB connectivity, separate status LCD, optical resolution of 2,560 x 1,920, support for RAW output format and video-out.

The high resolution means large file sizes, but the camera covers that with support for a variety of card media.
An important feature of the C-5050 is that the LCD display lifts out to tilt 90 degrees upward (and 30 degrees downward). Removing the restriction of having the camera at eye level, especially if using an attachment that blocks the viewfinder. There is also a hot shoe connector for external flash.

The camera offers backlit auto focus, manual focusing and an indication of an object's remoteness. Along with full manual control of shutter and aperture speed, a brightness histogram is offered for precise exposure control.
The Camedia 5050 is a solid option for consumers wanting a camera with some high level capabilities.