Nikon Coolpix L20 10MP Digital Camera (Navy Blue)

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17 Reviews | About the ZDNet Score

Reviews

  • 8.2

    alaTest.com

    May 21, 2012 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 935 reviews of Nikon Coolpix L20 from international magazines and websites.

    The Verdict: Experts rate this product 68/100 and users 72/100. Comparing these reviews to 668630 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 82/100 = Very Good.

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  • 6.0

    gadgetheaven.co.uk

    March 18, 2010 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: One of the most prominent features of this camera is 10.0 megapixels for an amazing picture taking experience. You can make beautiful prints up to 16 x 20 inches in perfect quality, or if you are keeping your pictures digital there is plenty of detail...

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  • 8.0

    cameralabs.com

    December 20, 2009 | 12:00 AM PST

    Review Summary: The Nikon COOLPIX L20 is a 10 Megapixel compact with a 3.6x optical zoom and a 3in LCD screen. It's aimed at point-and-shoot photographers and priced at the budget end of the compact market - indeed it's one of the cheapest big-brand cameras you can buy

    The Verdict: The COOLPIX L20 can shoot continuously at a little over 1.4 frames per second a the highest resolution setting. The L20 also has quite a neat continuous shooting mode where it takes 16 shots and arranges them in a 4x4 grid in a single image

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  • 7.9

    pcworld.in

    June 27, 2009 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: Its design is simple,sharp and best suited for outdoor use. This Nikon Coolpix has a large screen and a 3.6x optical zoom.

    The Verdict: With a large 3-inch screen and a 3.6x optical zoom this would have been an able competitor to models ranked higher in our charts, if only its overall performance was a notch or two higher. Its dedicated button for cycling through Auto, Movie mode and...

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  • 8.0

    macworld.co.uk

    June 19, 2009 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: Nikon's Coolpix L20 proves very a affordable, easy-to-use point-and-shoots with surprisingly stellar image quality.

    The Verdict: Nikon’s Coolpix L20 is a great representative of a growing category of cameras: very affordable, easy-to-use point-and-shoots with surprisingly stellar image quality and a bit of fashion sense. The Coolpix L20 clocks in at around £118, but its image...

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  • 8.0

    macworld.com.au

    June 5, 2009 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: Nikon's Coolpix L20 is a great representative of a growing category of cameras: very affordable, easy-to-use point-and-shoots with surprisingly stellar image quality and a bit of fashion sense. The Coolpix L20 clocks in at just $259, but its image...

    The Verdict: Macworld’s buying advice. All in all, the Coolpix L20 is a very affordable camera that performed very well in our image tests. In terms of value, ease of use, and eye-catching looks, it’s one of the best bargain point-and-shoots we’ve seen so far in...

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  • 8.0

    pcworld.com

    June 4, 2009 | 12:00 AM PDT

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  • 8.0

    macworld.com

    June 4, 2009 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: Nikon's Coolpix L20 is a great representative of a growing category of cameras: very affordable, easy-to-use point-and-shoots with surprisingly stellar image quality and a bit of fashion sense.

    The Verdict: Although the 10-megapixel Coolpix L20’s image stabilization system is software based, it did a great job of capturing clear, unblurred images—even when I shook it around vigorously while taking a photo or zoomed in to the maximum capacity of the 3.6x...

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  • No Rating

    dpexpert.com.au

    May 21, 2009 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: This 10 megapixel camera has a 38–136mm (film equivalent) lens. It is not image stabilised. The large (75mm) LCD screen is of poor resolution. There are very few user controls, Nikon promises “shooting without worrying about any settings.” Amongst the...

    The Verdict: Nikon is one of the proudest names in the camera business, with a range of DSLRs second to none. So we are perplexed. The Coolpix L20 is not a camera to enhance their reputation. It feels insubstantial and cheap. It is lacking in features, such as...

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  • 6.0

    pcworld.com

    May 20, 2009 | 12:00 AM PDT

    The Verdict: For value, ease of use, looks, and image quality, the Coolpix L20 is one of the best bargain point-and-shoots we've seen.

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Price Range: $199.99 - $199.99

  • Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
  • Part number: 26165

General

  • Product Type
    Digital camera - Compact
  • Enclosure Color
    Navy blue
  • Resolution
    10 megapixels
  • Optical Sensor Type
    CCD
  • Total Pixels
    10,340,000 pixels
  • Effective Sensor Resolution
    10,000,000 pixels
  • Optical Sensor Size
    1/2.33"
  • Digital Zoom
    4 x
  • Image Stabilizer
    Electronic
  • Face Detection
    Blink Detection technology
  • Image Recording Format
    JPEG
  • AV Interfaces
    Composite video/audio

Exposure & White Balance

  • Light Sensitivity
    ISO auto (64-1600)
  • Exposure Modes
    Program, Automatic
  • Shooting Programs
    Dawn/dusk, Sports mode, Night landscape, Close-up, Sunset, Back light, Beach/snow, Night portrait, Fireworks, Food, Museum, Party/indoor, Panorama assist, Copy, Portrait mode, Landscape

Lens System

  • Type
    3.6 x x Zoom lens - 6.7 mm - 24 mm - F/3.1-6.7
  • Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera
    38 - 136 mm
  • Focus Adjustment
    Automatic
  • Min Focus Range
    11.8 in
  • Macro Focus Range
    2 in
  • Zoom Adjustment
    Motorized drive
  • Features
    Built-in lens shield

Camera Flash

  • Camera Flash
    Built-in flash

Additional Features

  • Additional Features
    Motion Detection Technology, Smile Detection technology, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital image stabilization

Display

  • Type
    3 in LCD display
  • Display Features
    Built-in

Microphone

  • Microphone Operation Mode
    Mono

Connections

  • Connector Type
    1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output
  • Memory Card Slot
    SD card

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type
    None

Miscellaneous

  • Microsoft Certifications
    Certified for Windows Vista
  • Included Accessories
    Carrying strap, USB cable, Audio / video cable

Software

  • Software
    Drivers & Utilities

Battery

  • Supported Battery
    AA
  • Supported Battery
    2 x AA Alkaline battery ( Included ), 2 x AA Lithium battery ( Optional ), 2 x AA Oxyride battery ( Optional ), 2 x AA NiMH rechargeable battery ( Optional )

Memory / Storage

  • RAM Installed
    20 MB
  • Supported Memory Cards
    SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card
  • Internal Storage
    None
  • Image Storage
    JPEG 3648 x 2736, JPEG 2592 x 1944, JPEG 2048 x 1536, JPEG 1024 x 768, JPEG 640 x 480, JPEG 3584 x 2016
  • Video Capture
    640 x 480, 320 x 240

Dimensions & Weight

  • Width
    3.8 in
  • Depth
    1.1 in
  • Height
    2.4 in
  • Weight
    4.8 oz

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