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Nikon Coolpix L340

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User ratings:
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3.3 out of 5
107 user ratings
5 stars
23 %
4 stars
16 %
3 stars
35 %
2 stars
19 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.5 out of 5
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5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Pros

  • The camera looks decent and can be fun to use
  • The camera body itself also feels cheaply made
  • rubberized grip is nice

Cons

  • the remainder of the body is entirely plastic
  • images the quality is seriously lacking
  • vignetting is visible in the wide-angle shot

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 20 Mpx
  • 5152, 3864 px
  • 3.1
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus, Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Face detection
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Nikon Coolpix L340 - Pros & Cons

Nikon Coolpix L340

Pros

  • The camera looks decent and can be fun to use
  • The camera body itself also feels cheaply made
  • rubberized grip is nice
  • Automatic white balance also copes well with artificial light to produce pretty accurate colours
  • finding replacements in shops across the world is usually pretty easy
  • it offers a good degree of flexibility for most shooting scenarios
  • The microphone is great for those who enjoy recording HD videos
  • both easy to use and affordable
  • automatic metering system is great at producing exposures
  • 3 LCD screen is great for reviewing all of the photos
  • It is extremely easy to use and it can shoot good photos

Cons

  • the remainder of the body is entirely plastic
  • images the quality is seriously lacking
  • vignetting is visible in the wide-angle shot
  • Using AA batteries is pretty divisive
  • it relies heavily on you only taking those shots in bright light
  • a loss of detail can be seen in most shots
  • images don t appear particularly noisy at high ISO speeds
  • It also has poor maximum light sensitivity
  • optical zoom might lead to a loss in photo quality
  • the camera is not capable of taking 1080p videos
  • slower lens and CCD sensor to be detrimental

Nikon Coolpix L340 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
20 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
5152 x 3864 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Nikon Coolpix L340 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Effective pixels20.0 Mpx
Max resolution5152 x 3864 px
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom28.0 x
Digital zoom2.0 x
Minimum aperture3.1
Maximum aperture3.1
Focal length equiv22.5 - 630
Autofocus
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus
  • Contrast Detection Auto Focus
  • Face detection
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
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Photography features
Self-timer delay10.0 s
Built-in flashyes
Flash modesAuto
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Close-up
  • Dawn
  • Dusk
  • Fireworks
  • Food
  • Night landscape
  • Panorama
  • Party
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
3D supportno
Manual settingsyes
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Supported audio file formatsPCM
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Dimensions
Weight15.17 oz
Width4.37 in
Height3.0 in
Depth3.28 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)960
Battery technologyAlkaline
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported4
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Other features
GPSyes
Energy Star certifiedno
Languages supportMulti
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 1600
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum1600
Maximum image resolution5152 x 3864 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
Supported image file formatsJPG
Image stabilizerno
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Screen dots460000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Viewfinder
Screen
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyes
HD typeNot supported
Supported video file formats
  • AVC
  • H.264
  • MPEG-4
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeBridge
Colour of productBlack
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage43.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
USB version2.0
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Nikon Coolpix L340 Nikon - Editorial Reviews (7)

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Nikon Coolpix L340 Review : Nikon L340
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Review : Nikon L340

<b>Nikon</b> have long been a good name in cameras both professional and even down to small amateur units. The <b>Nikon</b> <b>L340</b> is such a beast available from some retailers for under %C2%A3100.

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Nikon Coolpix L340 Review
3.0

Ben Andrews reviews the 20 megapixel Nikon Coolpix L340 - a budget bridge camera with a 28x optical zoom lens.

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Nikon Coolpix L340 Review

The Nikon Coolpix L340 has impressive zoom, but the entire package leaves much to be desired.

Nikon Coolpix L340 Nikon Coolpix L340 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 14.12.2015
Nikon Coolpix L340 Review | Photography Blog
3.0

The Nikon Coolpix L340 is a new super-zoom compact with a very affordable price-tag. Less than £125 / $150 buys you the 20 megapixel L340 complete with 28x optical zoom, 3 inch screen and 720p HD movie recording. Read our Nikon Coolpix L340 review to find out if this budget super-zoom is worth considering...

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Published: 23.07.2020
Nikon Coolpix L340 Review
4.6

Table Of Contents_Why We Like It – Nikon Coolpix L340PerformanceDesignValueNikon Coolpix L340 Wrap Up Reader Rating1 Vote9.99.2Expert RatingIf you’re at the market, searching for the best vlogging cameras under 300, you already know you’re on a budget. As a vlogger, you need HD video and perhaps a good camera. For the inexperienced, an easy-to-use camera is a must. For that, we look to the Nikon Coolpix L340 for answers. It is one of the best vlogging cameras for beginners. Why […]