Nikon Coolpix L16 Review
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September 17th, 2008
Summary
7.1 effective megapixels for high-resolution images
Optical 3x Zoom-NIKKOR lens
New Anti-shake AE for great pictures free of complicated operation
Easy Auto mode for carefree shooting
Large 2.8-inch high-resolution LCD monitor
AA-size battery compatible for power replenishment anywhere
High sensitivity up to ISO 1600
Three Unique Nikon Image Innovations for high performance – Face-priority AF, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix and D-Lighting
Face Zoom-in feature zooms right in on the subject’s face for clear viewing during playback
Specs
Effective pixels
7.1 million
Image sensor
1/2.5-in. CCD; total pixels: approx. 7.41 millions
Lens
3x Zoom-NIKKOR; 5.7-17.1mm (35mm [135] format picture angle: 35-105mm); f/2.8-4.7; 5 elements in 5 groups; Digital zoom: up to 4x (35mm [135] format picture angle: 420mm)
Focus range (from lens)
50cm (1 ft. 7.7 in.) to infinity (∞); Macro close-up mode: 15cm (5.9 in.) to infinity (∞)
Monitor
2.8-in., approx. 230k-dot, TFT LCD
Storage media
Internal memory (approx. 21 MB), SD memory cards
Image size (pixels)
3072 x 2304 (High: 3072, Normal: 3072), 2592 x 1944 (Normal: 2592), 2048 x 1536 (Normal: 2048), 1024 x 768 (PC: 1024), 640 x 480 (TV: 640), 1920 x 1080 (16:9: 1920)
ISO sensitivity
Auto (auto gain ISO 64-1600)
Interface
Hi-Speed USB
Power sources
Two AA alkaline (supplied), lithium or oxyride batteries, two EN-MH1 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (optional), AC adapter EH-65A (optional)
Battery life
Approx. 180 shots with alkaline, 650 shots with lithium or 300 shots with EN-MH1 (based on CIPA standard)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 95 x 61 x 29.5 mm (3.7 x 2.4 x 1.2 in.) excluding projections
Weight
Approx. 125 g (4.4 oz.) without battery and SD memory card