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Nikon COOLPIX L320 Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£95Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:430 gBattery life (CIPA):310 shots

Nikon COOLPIX L320 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

4.0

Overall score

Score
4.0/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components

90%

4.0

Technical score

10%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 94% of cameras
4.0

Technical score

Technical score
4.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

28%

4.3

Sensor & Image

25%

3.4

Photo Features

18%

3.6

Video & Audio

14%

5.0

Display & Design

8%

4.9

Battery & Power

7%

2.2

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 88% of cameras
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Technical Specifications of camera Nikon COOLPIX L320

Technical score
Technical score
4.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components:

28%

4.3

Sensor & Image

25%

3.4

Photo Features

18%

3.6

Video & Audio

14%

5.0

Display & Design

8%

4.9

Battery & Power

7%

2.2

Connectivity & Storage

4.0
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Nikon COOLPIX L320 has a popularity score of 1, which is lower than 51.3% of cameras.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

60%

4.0

Overall score

40%

10

Price

5.8
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This camera uses a sensor classified as 1/2.3"; it is smaller than the sensor in 60.5% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 38.1% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
16.1 MP
Main camera megapixels
16.1 MP
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
This camera has a sensor resolution of 16.1 MP, which is lower than that of 53.3% of cameras and equal to that of 7.9% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
1.34 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.34 µm
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.34 µm, which are smaller than those in 74.1% of cameras and the same size as those in 14% of cameras.
Base ISO
80
Base ISO
80
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 80 which is lower than that of 80.3% of cameras and equal to that of 15.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 1600 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 1,600
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 1,600, which is lower than that of 85.9% of cameras and equal to that of 13.2% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
1
N. of focus points
1
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has 1 focus points, fewer than the number offered by 95.4% of cameras and equal to the number offered by 4.6% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
â–¼ Worse than 37% of models
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
1,280 px
Max video resolution
1,280 px
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
This camera supports 1,280 px video recording which is lower quality than that of 71.4% of cameras and equal to that of 18.5% of cameras.
Video bitrate
9 Mbps
Video bitrate
9 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
This camera has a video bitrate of 9 Mbps which is lower than that of 92.7% of cameras and equal to that of 4.9% of cameras.
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
â–¼ Worse than 12% of models
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 69.9% of cameras.
Video codecs
H.264
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Type
bridge
Weight
430 g
Weight
430 g
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 430 g which is heavier than 54.2% of cameras and equal to the weight of 0.1% of cameras.
Width
111.1 mm
Width
111.1 mm
â–² Better than 63% of models
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera has a width of 111.1 mm which is narrower than 63.4% of cameras and equal to that of 0.1% of cameras.
Height
76.3 mm
Height
76.3 mm
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera has a height of 76.3 mm which is taller than 52.2% of cameras and equal to that of 0.2% of cameras.
Thickness
83.1 mm
Thickness
83.1 mm
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera has a thickness of 83.1 mm which is thicker than 82.4% of cameras and equal to that of 0.1% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
310 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
310 shots
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 310 shots, which is shorter than that of 55.2% of cameras and equal to that of 2.3% of cameras.
810 with lithium AA.
Battery capacity
N/A
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
This camera does not support Wi-Fi. 47.9% of cameras include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Nikon COOLPIX L320 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • 0.05 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.049 GB
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.049 GB vs 0 GB
  • 3.05x cheaper
    Nikon COOLPIX L320 is cheaper than the average camera (£95 vs £290).
    £95 vs £290
  • 3.66x more optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    26 x
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <1 x – >35 x
    40% more optical zoom: this camera offers 26 x, compared with 7.1 x on the average camera.
    The built-in lens provides 26x optical zoom.
    26 x vs 7.1 x
  • 3.05x cheaper
    Nikon COOLPIX L320 is cheaper than the average camera (£95 vs £290).
    £95 vs £290
  • 3.66x more optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    26 x
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <1 x – >35 x
    40% more optical zoom: this camera offers 26 x, compared with 7.1 x on the average camera.
    The built-in lens provides 26x optical zoom.
    26 x vs 7.1 x
  • 0.05 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.049 GB
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.049 GB vs 0 GB
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 2 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.34 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.34 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • 4.5 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    1.2 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (1.2 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    1.2 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • Lower video resolution
    Max video resolution
    1,280 px
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera records lower-resolution video than the average camera (1280 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    1280 px vs 1920 px
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 22 fewer AF points
    N. of focus points
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has fewer focus points than the average camera (1 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    1 vs 23
  • 93% less popular
    Nikon COOLPIX L320 is less popular than the average camera (1 vs 1.9).
    1 vs 1.93
  • 7.5% worse value for money
    Nikon COOLPIX L320 has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (5.77 vs 6.2).
    5.77 vs 6.2
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 37.1 mm thicker
    Thickness
    83.1 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thicker than the average camera (83.1 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    83.1 mm vs 46 mm
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 2 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.34 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.34 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • 4,800 ISO lower maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    1,600 ISO
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >40k ISO
    This camera has a lower maximum sensitivity than the average camera (1600 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    16.1 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (16.1 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    16.1 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 4.5 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    1.2 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (1.2 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    1.2 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • 22 fewer AF points
    N. of focus points
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has fewer focus points than the average camera (1 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    1 vs 23
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • No manual focus mode
    Manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual focus, the average camera does. 71.7% of cameras include a manual focus mode.
  • 26 s shorter maximum exposure
    Longest shutter speed
    4 s
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <4 s – >1.8k s
    This camera supports a shorter maximum exposure than the average camera (4 s s vs 30 s s). The average camera supports a longest shutter speed of 30 s s.
    4 s vs 30 s
  • Lower video resolution
    Max video resolution
    1,280 px
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera records lower-resolution video than the average camera (1280 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    1280 px vs 1920 px
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 21 Mbps lower video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    9 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
    This camera has a lower video bitrate than the average camera (9 Mbps vs 30 Mbps). The average camera records at 30 Mbps.
    9 Mbps vs 30 Mbps
  • 20 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    310 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (310 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    810 with lithium AA.
    310 shots vs 330 shots
  • No HDMI output
    HDMI output
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This camera does not support HDMI output, the average camera does. 78.7% of cameras support HDMI output.

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ephotozine.com
10/05/2013
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23/03/2014
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What we like about Nikon COOLPIX L320

  • Impressive 26x optical zoom for wide-angle and telephoto shots
  • Uses widely available AA batteries with excellent life (up to 810 shots with lithium)
  • Simple, user-friendly interface with effective 'Easy Auto' mode
  • Compact DSLR-style body with a comfortable, rubberized hand grip
  • Good value for budget-conscious hobbyists and casual photographers
  • Built-in lens-shift Vibration Reduction (VR) helps stabilize handheld shots
  • Includes helpful modes like 1cm macro focusing and smile timer

What we don't like about Nikon COOLPIX L320

  • Video recording is limited to 720p HD with a 29-minute cap
  • Noticeable image blurring in the corners, particularly the top-left
  • Poor low-light performance with high noise levels above ISO 400
  • Slow shutter response and lag, especially when using the flash
  • Low-resolution 3-inch LCD screen (230k dots) and no viewfinder
  • Uses an outdated mini-USB port for data transfer
  • Lack of full manual controls (fixed aperture and restricted shutter settings)

Verdict

The Nikon Coolpix L320 is a bridge-style compact digital camera featuring a 16.1-megapixel CCD sensor and a powerful 26x optical zoom lens (22.5–585mm equivalent) with lens-shift vibration reduction. Its main characteristics include an EXPEED C2 image processor, a 3-inch 230k-dot LCD screen, and the convenience of being powered by four AA batteries. Pros include its impressive zoom range for its size, an Easy Auto mode for beginners, a dedicated 720p HD video button, and a comfortable ergonomic grip. However, it suffers from several cons, including a low-resolution display, lack of a viewfinder, slow shutter speeds that can lead to motion blur, and a 29-minute video recording limit.

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