Nikon Coolpix L10 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The Nikon Coolpix L10 doesn't look like a digital camera made for kids but it's priced just right for them. And it's a great deal on a digital camera for anyone who enjoys composing images, and capturing the moment without having to worry about ...

Pros: Nikkor 3x zoom lens ; Face-Priority Auto Focus joins D-Lighting, Red-Eye Fix and BSS enhancements ; Good Macro performance ; Auto ISO sensitivity to 800 ; Easy to use broadcast quality Movie mode ; Voice memo recording ; Good power management of two ...

Cons: Poor digital zoom performance ; Slow flash recharge ; Average USB download speed ; No manual control of ISO ; No optical viewfinder

Review summary: The 5-megapixel Nikon L10 features a 4x digital zoom, a maximum ISO of 800, and can be powered with AA batteries.

Pros: Design, ease of use, image quality

Cons: Slow writing speed

Verdict: When buying one of the cameras you need to bear in mind that they are the manufacturers' entry-level models and they will lack certain features available on cameras with a higher price. Having said that, it offers a good range of options for the price

Review summary: At around £85 the Nikon Coolpix L10 is excellent value for a simple snapshot camera. Yet there's nothing cheap-looking about the Nikon Coolpix L10. It has a stylish, thin-profile body that slides nicely into a pocket.

Verdict: Overall, the Nikon Coolpix L10 is an attractive package if you're looking for a simple camera that has a low price and that will fit in your pocket.

Review summary: Designed for the entry-level digital photographer, the L10 and L11 boast 5.0 megapixels and 6.0 megapixels respectively, allowing the consumer to generate high-quality prints in a variety of sizes. Each camera features a sharp 3x Zoom-Nikkor glass ...

Verdict: The COOLPIX L10, L11 and L12 feature a sleek, stylish finish and a curved grip that contributes to both design elegance and shooting stability. Adding to the cameras' convenient portability, all of L-series models are AA-size battery and SDHC memory ...

Review summary: The Nikon Coolpix L10 ($120 as of 5/10/07) is an excellent value for a simple snapshot camera. Yet there's nothing cheap-looking about the L10: It has a stylish, thin-profile body that slides nicely into a pocket.

Pros: Sleek, pocketable design Face detection auto focus

Cons: No viewfinder; small LCD Zoom control is difficult to operate

Verdict: Overall, the Coolpix L10 is an attractive package if you're looking for a simple camera that has a low price and that will fit in your pocket