Nikon 12.1MP Coolpix L110 15x SuperZoom Camera Review by CNET With Rating 8.2/10

On February 2 2010, Nikon announced the Coolpix P100 and L110 zoom models for macro to super-telephoto shooting. The Nikon Coolpix L110 comes with a 15x zoom Nikkor lens and 720p HD movie recording with stereo sound. Successor to the L100, the Nikon Coolpix L110 features a 12.1-megapixel imager, a 28-420mm equivalent zoom lens with vibration reduction (VR) and a three-inch LCD monitor with anti-reflection coating and a resolution of 460,000 dots. Available from mid February in a choice of black or red, the Nikon Coolpix L110 is priced at $279.95. Here is the summary of a recent review by CNET UK, giving the camera a rating of 8.2 out of 10:

"The L110's 15x lens isn't much by superzoom standards, but a 30x zoom will only give twice the magnification of this one. These magnifications are pretty huge anyway, so you may only need a longer zoom than the L110's once in a blue moon. More importantly, the lens performs well across the whole range. Too many superzooms loose definition at full zoom, which kind of defeats the object of buying one, but the L110's lens holds up well. You get a sensor-shift image-stabilisation system to cut camera shake, and the picture quality doesn't deteriorate too quickly as the ISO increases, so, as long as the light's fair, you can expect decent long-range shots from this camera. The L110's pretty good at the wide-angle end of the zoom range too. Many budget superzooms skimp on wide-angle lenses, but this one has a focal range of 28-420mm, so there's no problem in that regard. More expensive superzooms offer the controls you'd expect from a dSLR, but the L22 is more like a budget digital camera with a long lens. But is that a bad thing? The small sensors in superzoom cameras put a cap on the quality they can achieve, so why pay more? If you're that serious about long-range action or wildlife photography, for example, you really need a dSLR anyway.

It's easy to pick holes in the Nikon Coolpix L110's specs when you compare it to other superzooms, but its solid performance, build quality and handling make it terrific value. In fact, it makes you wonder whether more expensive superzooms really are sufficiently superior to justify spending the extra cash."

Snap shooters dream, smiles - Jul 28 2010
First impression of the camera was it was smaller than expected from the photos. This in no way detracts from the ease of use or the logical position of the controls. I was amazed at the versatility,range of easy to use programs combined with the simple method of bringing the camera back to its standard settings. This has to be a super point and shoot combined with a wider range of p...

Nikon Coolpx L110 Review, Steven R. Jackson - Jul 25 2010
Bought this for my wife and she loves it. Easy to use and takes great pictures. I highly recommend it along with a larger flash memory card by Transcend. That way you can take great video as well....

Nikon L110 makes REALLY COOLPIX and Easily!, Alex Ross - Jul 21 2010
button when the camera is off--does not necessitate removal of lens cover. I have used it for weeks on the enclosed batteries without incident although I plan to change to rechargeable AA's. The flip-up flash really puts out the light!...

Not a good buy, MassBarry - Jul 18 2010
I have found that this camera is best for stills, with decent lighting. The photos are best when the subject is not moving, at all (portraits, flowers, landscapes). Would be a good choice for taking pics of items to sell. I brought this under-performer to the RedSox game as a last chance, but honestly, this camera mostly falls short. Shakey- blurry crap, and the video, poor focus. Do...