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Nikon Coolpix L22 Review
Nikon Coolpix L22
Summary:
Nikon usually makes can't-miss products, but the L22 doesn't impress experts with its photo quality, although users seem to like it pretty well. We're going to play it safe and pass on this model.

Nikon is one of the most powerful brands in the camera business, and most of its products are top-notch. But opinions about the Coolpix L22 differ quite a bit, judging by Nikon Coolpix L22 reviews. CNET is not very impressed with the camera or its photo quality, calling the lens mediocre in Nikon Coolpix L22 reviews. However, this is an easy camera to use and it has a nice-looking three-inch LCD. Users posting Nikon Coolpix L22 reviews at Target love the camera, mostly for its easy operation, although several users praise the camera's photo quality as well.

The resolution on the Coolpix L22 is 12.3 megapixels, on par with that of most budget point-and-shoots. The L22 has a large, three-inch LCD and a 3.6x optical zoom, a little better than most cameras in this price range. This camera accepts SD/SDHC memory cards. It also offers digital image stabilization.

Nikon may be a big name in the biz, but we're a little cautious about this camera despite the praise from many users. CNET ran the camera through its paces and the L22 did not perform admirably. Still, we can't completely ignore the high marks from customers. If so many users like this camera, it can't be all bad. Still, we think it's safer to pass on this model for one we know is a little better.

By Cheapism editorsDecember 27, 2011
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