Features:
- 16-megapixel CCD sensor
- 5x optical zoom lens (35mm equiv: 26 - 130mm)
- Motion blur reduction & electronic vibration reduction
- 2.7-inch 230-dot LCD screen
- AA-size batteries
- 720p HD video recording
- ISO 80-1600
- 10cm minimum focusing distance
- Easy auto mode
- 18 scene modes
- 1.2 fps continuous shooting
The Nikon Coolpix L27 has a stylish-looking plastic body and is chunkier on one side where the AA batteries are housed. To aid grip, there is a dotted area for your right-hand thumb on the rear. There is a typical set of buttons for a compact camera. On top is the on / off button, zoom rocker, and shutter release. On the back are movie record, scene, playback, menu, and delete buttons as well as a d-pad which gives access to flash, timer, macro mode, and exposure compensation.
The d-pad also lets you cycle through the menus, with the OK button for making your preferred selection. The menu system is set out well and easy to navigate - indeed in auto mode, the only option available is image size. The 2.7-inch screen has a low 230k-dot resolution, but you'd expect that for a budget camera. It has an anti-reflection coating and brightness adjustment.
Battery life is rated at 200 shots according to CIPA test results. This isn't a lot, but as the camera has a limited set of features, it should last for a decent amount of time. AA batteries are also easy to find in most locations. We took a number of shots to test the camera's responsiveness, from switch on to the first photo, shot to shot, focusing speed, etc. We take a number of shots and then use the average to ensure accurate and consistent tests, making it easy to compare with other cameras.
