Nikon Coolpix L110 review
Review Date : Tue, 23 Mar 2010
Author : Mike Lowe
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The Nikon L110 provides a 15x optical zoom for under £200. Sounds like the bargain buy, but just how good is it? The What Digital Camera Nikon Coolpix L110 review...
| Pros: | Affordable, Vibration Reduction, 15x optical zoom |
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| Cons: | Screen exposure inaccuracy, image quality, no viewfinder, no manual controls |
Nikon Coolpix L110 review - Features
The Nikon L110 is an affordable 12.1MP superzoom camera. With a broad-ranging 15x optical zoom that's equivalent to a wide 28mm through to a 420mm telephoto equivalent. Plus it's a pleasant surprise that the L110 can be found for just under £200 at its initial release.
Under the ‘wine red' or black exterior (depending on your taste) is sensor-shift Vibration Reduction image stabilisation to keep images steady and sharp. Nikon's EXPEED image processing system also means the capacity to shoot from ISO 80-1600 at full resolution, or 3200-6400 at a reduced 3MP capture. A one-touch 720p HD movie setting is also available which captures movies in the Motion-JPEG format at 30 frames per second with stereo sound using the in-built microphone. With the HDMI mini connector output it's also possible to output your movies to an HDTV.
The Nikon L110 has a generous 3in LCD that has a high 460K-dot resolution - ideal for reviewing shots or scrolling through menus. The menus themselves are relatively thin on the ground, keeping options to a sensible minimum. There is no fully manual control, but the Easy Auto and 15 scene modes have every point-and-shoot base covered, further enhanced by face detection, a smile timer that waits for the subject to smile and a blink proof control that alerts when a subject's eyes are closed post-capture. Auto mode provides the most control, allowing for user-defined ISO and White Balance adjustments.
Nikon Coolpix L110 review - Design
The Nikon L110 comes in a choice of two colours - ‘wine red' or black. The former is a bright cherry-coloured finish that's certainly eye-catching, though not for everyone.
In terms of body design the L110 is relatively plasticy, yet feels suitably hardened. Its large grip makes for easy holding and there's a rear thumb rest to ensure easy finger-placement and a tight grip. At all times your fingers will be nowhere near obstructing the lens or flash, which makes for easy shooting. The flash itself is a ‘pull-up' system, as there's not a quick-release button to make the flash pop up - not a problem, but marginally more fiddly than if a preferred flash button were available.
Buttons are arranged simply and effectively, with the only button on top an on/off push-button behind the shutter. All other controls reside on the L110's rear, with the usual d-pad directional control, main menu access, playback, plus a scene selection button for quick changes and a one-touch movie button. Interior menus are easy to navigate and select and, as there aren't too many options to worry about, it's not a complex process to use.
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Nikon Coolpix L110 - Performance
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Latest comments
August 21 14:38
charlie ball
i dont know wether to buy this camera or wether to save up for a better one.
August 29 00:59
Unhappy with Nikon
I really like this camera for the range that it falls into. BUT, after two repair send offs. video still jerky and sound is awful for any type of live music. A concert? Forget it. Nikons website is user unfriendly and their customer service is the same it seems. Gave up trying to find access.
August 29 01:00
Unhappy with Nikon
I really like this camera for the range that it falls into. BUT, after two repair send offs. video still jerky and sound is awful for any type of live music. A concert? Forget it. Nikons website is user unfriendly and their customer service is the same it seems. Gave up trying to find access.
September 03 21:32
Bob Smith
After living with the L110 for just under a year, I am pleased with the purchase, which in the main, does a good job. particular Praise for the movie mode with the exception of a certain fuzziness at full zoom, other than that, sound and picture quality are fine. Easy to use and navigate, the camera mode menu caters for most situations and image quality is fine, although a tripod is best employed in some situations. I would have liked to see the lens barrel screwed to enable a hood and to enable the lens cap fitted in, (so protecting the lens whilst in standby). In conclusion, I'd reckon it value for money.