Introduction:

Introduced as a part of the new L series, Nikon Coolpix L22 is creating ripples with its simple design and no-nonsense performance. This device offers support to SD cards and purportedly carries an internal memory of 19 MB which might be less according to market standards.

Features:

A host of useful features and 16 scene modes are embedded in Nikon Coolpix L22 and the user should explore the device thoroughly in order to make proper use of them. Beginners can make use of the Easy Auto mode function to render flawless images even when they are not acquainted with the nuances of photography. Another feature, Best Scene Selector (BSS) allows the camera to take 10 images consecutively but retain the one with more sharpness in the end.

Pros:

When occasion demands something more than photos, shoot videos with 640 x 480 resolution with sound at 30 frames per second. Playback of these videos can be enjoyed on a PC or TV also along with the camera.

Posters of 16x20 inches can now be made with quality in tact as the L22 packs a 12.0 megapixels resolution sensor.

Shooting crowds, landscapes or a panorama is being made easy by the generous 3.0” LCD of 230k resolution adorning this camera. Assisted by the 3.6 x Zoom-NIKKOR Glass lens this camera strives to capture long-distance shots which have been the forte of super zoom cameras alone till now.

Cons:

The camera lacks mechanical image stabilization feature.

The L22 camera does not support SDXC memory cards.

Face detection feature performs faultily in low-light conditions.

The user cannot adjust the ISO settings manually.

While shooting videos the optical zoom function is not available.

Pricing Range: Shoot inexpensively by paying just $115-$129 for this versatile camera. Available in Red, Blue, Silver & Black!

Final Verdict: Nikon Coolpix L22 bears strong resemblance to its sibling L21 and there are not many differences between the two in reality. Performance of this camera is average and there is nothing unique in this camera that can make it gain advantage over its rivals except for the manufacturer’s tag and their successful history. An inexpensive camera for beginners!