You're not going to be able to fit the Coolpix L330 into your pocket - it's a bulky DSLR shape camera with a deep grip. It does, however, feel solid - the handgrip on the right hand side is nice and sturdy, and it feels like it's made from quality materials. I found the battery door to be a little fiddly to open, and it's best done when the camera is upside down as the door is the only thing holding the 4 AA batteries in, unlike those with the flatter, rectangular shaped batteries, there are no clips to keep them in place.
Overall the L330 is a chunky camera, due to the zoom lens, and it doesn't feel flimsy or cheap. Even with the batteries inserted it's not that heavy, coming in at just 430 grams, although it's obviously not as light as a more pocketable compact camera.
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The L330 is easy to operate with Easy Auto mode optimising the camera settings for the detected scene. There are 18 scene modes and a Smart Portrait System which includes a Smile Timer, Blink Proof alerting and Red-Eye Fix.
The Nikon Coolpix L330 is a bulky camera, so you're not going to be able to carry it in your pocket. It has a DSLR style with a good rubberised handgrip and rubber patch on the rear for your thumb. To activate the flash you need to press the button on the right of the camera.
Video mode is another minor disappointment though. Granted, its 720p recording resolution isn’t Full HD, but the level of detail in videos still falls short of what we’d expect. Audio is captured in mono rather than stereo, so don’t expect any aural amazement there either. You do get an interesting feature called Wind Noise Reduction which does exactly that, albeit negligibly.
Alternatively you can ditch the video mode and switch to continuous stills shooting. No speed figures are publicised for this, but our testing revealed the Nikon Coolpix L330 to capture at approximately 1fps for a 5-shot burst, slowing to around a 2-second shot-to-shot delay once the buffer is filled. This underwhelming processing speed also manifests itself in the time taken to record a normal single shot image, whereby the camera makes you wait a frustrating couple of seconds between firing the shutter and being able to review the image.
The Nikon Coolpix L330 is a decent camera if you're on a budget but want a decent amount of zoom. It's a bulky camera and if you have a larger budget you'll find compact cameras with more zoom that you can easily carry in your pocket, such as the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ60. The 20.2 megapixel sensor doesn't mean that you're getting excellent quality picture, but for users who prefer to share their images on the web, the colour reproduction is up to the job.
| Battery Type | Alkaline |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Digital Zoom | 4x |
| Display Size | 3 inches |
| Effective Still Resolution | 20.2 MP |
| External Memory Included | No |
| Flash Memory Type |
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| Hardware Connectivity | AV |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Item Dimensions | 3 x 3.28 x 4.37 inches |
| Item Display Weight | 430 grams |
| Item Weight | 0.95 pounds |
| Lithium Battery Weight | 35 grams |
| Maximum Aperture | ƒ/9.9 |
| Maximum Focal Length | 585 mm |
Price Nikon Coolpix L330 From Ebay : $194.99
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