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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L2 and Nikon Coolpix L3 [S]ave

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Nikon Coolpix L2
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Nikon Coolpix L3
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General
ModelNikon Coolpix L2Nikon Coolpix L3
BrandNikonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
1Model numberL2L3
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20062006
Tripod mount+-
Length (mm)9191
Width (mm)2626
Height (mm)6161
Weight (g)120120
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)65.1
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7124.71
Sensor width (mm)5.765.76
Sensor height (mm)4.294.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.052.22
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.61.6
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 640x480
  • 160x120
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTimeQuickTime
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensNikkorNikkor
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 116.0038.00 - 116.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.19 - 0.310.19 - 0.31
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3030
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeIncludes Face Priority AFContrast Detect, includes Face Priority AF
Auto focus assist light--
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)22
Rear display resolution (dots)86,00086,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 50-200Auto, 50-200
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash.
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • pre (custom)
  • auto white balance
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash.
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • pre for custom presetting of white balance
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 41/1500 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-segment matrix256-Segment Matrix and Center-weighted metering
Program auto exposure--
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Panorama assist, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night LandscapeParty/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close Up, Museum, Fireworks Show, Copy, Back Light, Panorama Assist
Self timer (s)
  • 10
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction (in-camera red-eye fix)
  • flash cancel
  • slow sync.
  • auto
  • auto w/red-eye reduction
  • off
  • on
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionWide: 1 ft. 4 in. - 9 ft.10 in./0.4-3.0m; Tele: 1 ft. 4 in. - 5 ft. 7 in./0.4-1.7m1 ft - 9 ft 10 in / 0.3-3.0m (W), 1 ft - 5 ft 9 in / 0.4-1.75m (T)
Usable memory types
  • s
  • s
Dual card slots--
Included memory (MB)3223
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 1.1
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.392.19
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.61.6
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)68
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.790.78
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.480.48
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.040.04
Startup time (s)2.43
Play -> record time (s)11
Flash cycle time, full power (s)97
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)320330
Battery form factor2 x AA or 2 x EN-MH12 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline / lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposable2 x AA Alkaline disposable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • pictureproject
  • pictureproject
Os compatibility
  • macos
  • windows
  • windows 98se/2000/me/xp; mac os x 10.1.5 or newer



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