Compare Prices : Nikon Coolpix L2 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The 6-megapixel Nikon Coolpix L2 offers only the bare necessities for picture taking but, for its class, delivers excellent photos that require minimal effort. The Coolpix L2 squarely targets snapshooters, and more experienced users may be frustrated ...

Review summary: Designed for straightforward point-and-shoot photography, it has AUTO mode augmented with 15 easy-to-use Scene Modes.

Verdict: If you're in the market for a simple to use, affordable camera, the Nikon Coolpix L2 is an excellent option (as are its siblings, the Coolpix L3 and Coolpix L4).

Pros: Very good image quality.No noise in images from 50 to 100 ISO.Reliable matrix metering.No distortion or chromatic aberration.Compact.Very simple to use.

Cons: Flash offers limited range.No control over sensitivity (ISO).Telephoto shots easily affected by camera shake.Focusing occasionally difficult under room light.

Review summary: Some might call the new Nikon Coolpix L2, L3 and L4 "budget" cameras, though Nikon actually refers to them as their "Life" series. They provide sensors of 6, 5.1, and 4 megapixels respectively, and still offer good functionality with Nikon's Exclusive ...

Pros: - Strong value for the money - Nice designs for low-priced cameras - Decent features for budget models - Double AA batteries are convenient

Cons: - Strange that the lowest priced model (L4) has the highest LCD resolution of three cameras - No sound and slow frame rates on L4's video feature is annoying - Much less manual control than competing models - Buttons too small for large fingers

Verdict: Consumers on a budget would do well to take a look at these new Coolpix L-series cameras from Nikon. With decent sensors, good features and pretty snazzy designs for entry level models, the L2, L3 and L4 appear to be a great value for the money. ...