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Nikon Coolpix L100

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3.7 out of 5
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Pros

  • Easy auto makes everything point and shoot to a level
  • detail and colour boost given by the processor
  • easy to use compact with a very big zoom

Cons

  • Nikon L100 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera
  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
  • Does the Nikon L100 have Touch Screen

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.08x4.56 mm
  • 10 Mpx
  • 3648, 2736 px
  • 5.4
  • Contrast Detect (sensor), Single, Live View
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Nikon Coolpix L100 - Pros & Cons

Nikon Coolpix L100

Pros

  • Easy auto makes everything point and shoot to a level
  • detail and colour boost given by the processor
  • easy to use compact with a very big zoom
  • portrait image for skin tone and warmth while retaining good detail
  • picture and it is very easy to use

Cons

  • Nikon L100 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera
  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
  • Does the Nikon L100 have Touch Screen
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • Does the Nikon L100 have Weather Sealing
  • only two tabs to choose from for recording options and set up
  • not having more and more features added to the cameras with each new release
  • Distortion is off in this image which
  • Fringing is apparent but only mildly
  • noise is coming through on the grey area at this level

Nikon Coolpix L100 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
3200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
10 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3648 x 2736 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Nikon Coolpix L100 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors11.0 Mpx
Effective pixels10.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Max resolution3648 x 2736 px
Other resolutions
  • 3584x2016
  • 2592x1944
  • 2048x1536
  • 1920x1080
  • 1024x768
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom15.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3.5
Maximum aperture5.4
Focal length equiv28 - 420
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Single
  • Live View
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range23.62 in
Macro focus range0.39 in
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Camera shutter type
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
Minimum shutter speed8.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay10.0 s
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
External flashno
Scene modes
  • Backlight
  • Beach
  • Close-up
  • Dusk
  • Museum
  • Night landscape
  • Night portrait
  • Panorama
  • party
  • Portrait
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsno
Self-timer options
  • 3
  • 10
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Audio features
Microphone typeMono
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Dimensions
Weight12.52 oz
Width4.33 in
Height2.83 in
Depth3.07 in
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Power
Battery life (CIPA)350
Battery technologyAlkaline
Rechargeable batteryno
Number of batteries supported4
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Other features
GPSno
Calendaryes
Date imprintingyes
Image editing modes
  • Crop
  • Resizing
  • Rotating
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Image
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum3200
Maximum image resolution3648 x 2736 px
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Manual
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution640 x 480 px
Video recordingyes
Supported video file formatsAVI
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Slide show
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of productBlack
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage44.0 mB
Compatible memory cardsSD
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Nikon Coolpix L100 Nikon - Editorial Reviews (16)

3.7
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Nikon Coolpix L100 Nikon Coolpix L100
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Published: 25.04.2009
Nikon Coolpix L100
4.0

Nikon’s new easy-to-use compact super-zoom

Nikon Coolpix L100 Nikon Coolpix L100 Review
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Published: 24.04.2009
Nikon Coolpix L100 Review
3.8

Nikon Coolpix L100 Review, test and specifications. With 15x optical zoom Nikon's L100 superzoom compact gets the full review treatment from What Digital Camera.

Nikon Coolpix L100 Shiny Video Review: Nikon COOLPIX L100 - Tech Digest
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Published: 02.04.2009
Shiny Video Review: Nikon COOLPIX L100 - Tech Digest

I've never used an AA battery powered camera and I'm not quite sure if it's supposed to be a plus point or not. Either way, that's how the £239.99 Nikon Coolpix L100 works. It's got plenty of good features from more powerful cameras without so much of the blink detection-type gimmicks but the question is, how does it actually stand up to use... On the one hand, it's quite fun to play with and I did get some good looking shots out of it in quite low dark conditions with the black and whites coming out particularly well. The trouble is that it's things like the AF missing that might make you wonder why you didn't go for an older Panasonic Lumix like the TZ5 for just £180. In its favour, the L100 does have a lovely 3-inch screen with a nice, accurate display of the shots you've taken and you'd certainly be happier enough if someone bought one for you. However, if it's your own cash and you've got the time, I'd recommend researching something else. More Nikon Coolpix

Nikon Coolpix L100 Nikon Coolpix L100
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Published: 17.02.2012
Nikon Coolpix L100
4.3

An affordable extended-zoom digicam for point-and-shoot photographers.In its Coolpix L100 model, Nikon has entered new territory with an extended zoom camera for snapshooters. Powered by four AA batteries, it provides four, highly-automated capture modes for still photography plus a movie mode that records VGA or QVGA clips at 30 frames/second. Don't expect P, A, S and M shooting modes; you won't find them. But you will find an interesting Sport continuous mode that records 3-megapixel shots at 13 frames/second for up to 30 frames.

Nikon Coolpix L100 Nikon L100 Review
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Published: 02.02.2009
Nikon L100 Review

Nikon L100 review, find out how the L100 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Nikon Coolpix L100 Nikon Coolpix L100
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Digital Photography School
Published: 30.01.2009
Nikon Coolpix L100

While the Nikon Coolpix L100 is aimed at those on a budget but who still want a super-zoom style camera – it does come with a fairly good list of features. The Nikon Coolpix L100 comes with a 10 megapixel image sensor, 15x optical zoom lens (28-420mm equivalent), vibration reduction, macro mode that allows shooting

Nikon Coolpix L100 Nikon Coolpix L100 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 18.05.2009
Nikon Coolpix L100 Review | Photography Blog
3.5

The Nikon Coolpix L100 super-zoom camera has a 15x, 28-420mm zoom lens and is designed to be easy to use for beginners. Scene Auto Selector and Easy modes take the guesswork out of capturing the moment, Sensor-shift Vibration Reduction should keep your shots sharp, and the L100's large 3 inch screen is great for sharing with friends and family. The Nikon L100's is available now in black for a wallet-friendly price-tag of £239.99 / €269.00 / $279.95. Read our expert review to discover if this is the right digital camera for you.

Nikon Coolpix L100 Nikon CoolPix L100
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Nikon CoolPix L100
3.8

The Nikon CoolPix L100 is an easy-to-use digital camera with a 15x zoom lens.

Nikon Coolpix L100 Nikon Coolpix L100 Mega Zoom Camera Review
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Published: 13.07.2009
Nikon Coolpix L100 Mega Zoom Camera Review
4.0

In this review article, HotHardware takes a detailed look at the Nikon Coolpix L100 Mega Zoom point and shoot digital camera.

Nikon Coolpix L100 Nikon Coolpix L100 Review | Neocamera
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Nikon Coolpix L100 Review | Neocamera

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Nikon Coolpix L100 Nikon CoolPix Life
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Published: 02.06.2009
Nikon CoolPix Life

Nikon CoolPix Life

Nikon Coolpix L100 Nikon L100 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 03.02.2009
Nikon L100 Review | Camera Decision
1.5

Nikon L100 is a 10.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 28-420 mm F3.5-5.4 lens. Read our L100 review to find its pros and cons.

Nikon Coolpix L100 Nikon Coolpix L100
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Published: 09.03.2012
Nikon Coolpix L100

Nikon Coolpix L100 (Compact Camera): 4 out of 5 stars from 2 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Nikon Coolpix L100 Review : Nikon Coolpix L100
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Review : Nikon Coolpix L100

This is the second <b>Nikon</b> offering I have reviewed, the first was extremely popular and I see no reason why this mid sized unit will not be equally so with anyone wanting to progress that bit beyond point and shoot.

Nikon Coolpix L100 Nikon Coolpix L100 compact camera
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Published: 14.04.2009
Nikon Coolpix L100 compact camera
4.5

The Nikon Coolpix L100 is the top model in Nikon’s "Life" range of easy to use snappers. Like the recently tested L19, it is indeed very easy to use