Nikon CoolPix L20 (deep red)

Description: The Nikon CoolPix L20 is a 10-megapixel, ultra-compact camera.Compared to other ultra-compact digital cameras on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $125.

Pros: Has a 3 inch viewscreen, which is considerably larger than some similarly priced digital cameras.Also, this digital camera has a 10-megapixel resolution.Weighing only 4.8 ounces without battery or media, this digital camera is very light for a compact camera.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: An ultra-compact digital camera, suited for everyday snapshot photography.A recommended use, based on key features, is semi-professional photography.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 12x16 or larger.

Value: In view of its very inexpensive price, this digital camera has great features for the money.

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• Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
• Part Number: 26164

• General

• Product Type Digital camera - Compact
• Width 3.8 in
• Depth 1.1 in
• Height 2.4 in
• Weight 4.8 oz
• Enclosure Color Deep red

• Main Features

• Resolution 10 megapixels
• Color Support Color
• Optical Sensor Type CCD
• Total Pixels 10,340,000 pixels
• Effective Sensor Resolution 10,000,000 pixels
• Light Sensitivity ISO auto (64-1600)
• Digital Zoom 4 x
• Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
• Shooting Programs Copy, Food, Museum, Sunset, Close-up, Dawn/dusk, Fireworks, Landscape, Back light, Beach/snow, Sports mode, Party/indoor, Portrait mode, Night portrait, Night landscape, Panorama assist
• Image Stabilizer Electronic
• Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
• Face Detection Yes
• Still Image Format JPEG
• TV Tuner None
• Video Capture 640 x 480, 320 x 240

• Memory / Storage

• Supported Flash Memory SD Memory Card
• Integrated Memory 20 MB
• Floppy Drive None
• Digital Storage Media None
• Image Storage JPEG 3648 x 2736, JPEG 2592 x 1944, JPEG 2048 x 1536, JPEG 1024 x 768, JPEG 640 x 480, JPEG 3584 x 2016

• Camera Flash

• Camera Flash Built-in flash

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 6.7 mm - 24 mm - F/3.1-6.7
• Focal Length 6.7 mm - 24 mm
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 38 - 136 mm
• Focus Adjustment Automatic
• Min Focus Range 11.8 in
• Macro Focus Range 5cm
• Lens Aperture F/3.1-6.7
• Optical Zoom 3.6 x
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
• Features Built-in lens shield

• Additional Features

• Additional Features Face detection, USB 2.0 compatibility, Blink Detection technology, Smile Detection technology, Digital image stabilization, Motion Detection Technology

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type None

• Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3 in - Color
• Display Form Factor Built-in
• Display Format 230,000 pixels

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type None

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output
• Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

• Software

• Software Drivers & Utilities

• Miscellaneous

• Included Accessories Carrying strap
• Cables Included A/V cable, USB cable

• Power

• Power Device None

• Battery

• Supported Battery AA
• Supported Battery 2 x AA Alkaline battery ( Included ), 2 x AA Lithium battery ( Optional ), 2 x AA Oxyride battery ( Optional ), 2 x AA NiMH rechargeable battery ( Optional )

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  Nikon CoolPix L20 (deep red)

  Price: $89.86 - $129.90

  Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.

  Specs: Compact, 10 megapixels, 3.6 x, 3 in LCD display

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  Nikon CoolPix L100

  Price: $189.99 - $249.95

  Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.

  Specs: Full body, 10 megapixels, 15 x, 3 in LCD display

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  Nikon CoolPix L19 (bright silver)

  Price: $86.99 - $94.00

  Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.

  Specs: Compact, 8 megapixels, 3.6 x, 2.7 in LCD display

Nikon Inc.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.nikonusa.com/
• Address: 1300 Walt Whitman Rd, , .
• Phone: 516/547-4200
• Fax: 631-547-4025