Nikon Coolpix L30

Simple and affordable point-and-shoot digital camera

Nikon Coolpix L30
55/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 10
Performance 10
Durability 10
Price 15
Usability 10
Brand Nikon
Model VNA461E1

Key Features

SENSOR 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with 20.1 megapixels
PROCESSOR EXPEED C2 image processing engine
AUTOFOCUS Contrast-detect AF with face priority
PHASE DETECTION Not available on this model
VIDEO 720p HD video at 30fps
STABILIZATION Electronic Vibration Reduction (e-VR)
BURST RATE Approx. 1.2 fps
VIEWFINDER None
DISPLAY 3.0-inch TFT LCD, 230k-dot, fixed
CONNECTIVITY USB 2.0, AV output
MEMORY CARD SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot
WEATHER SEALING None, plastic body construction
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 320 shots using AA alkaline batteries

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Nikon Coolpix L30

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✗ Not Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✗ Not Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✗ Not Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present 4-way pad
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ~ Limited Via menu

How-to Use Nikon Coolpix L30

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Nikon Coolpix L30 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Nikon Coolpix L30

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Technical Specification

Sensor 1/2.3-inch CCD
Resolution 20.1 Megapixels
ISO Range ISO 80-1600
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF
Shutter Speed 1/2000 - 1s
Burst Rate 1.2 fps
Video 1280x720 at 30fps
Stabilization Electronic VR
Viewfinder None
LCD 3.0-inch 230k-dot
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Connectivity USB, AV Out
Battery Life 320 shots (AA)
Weight 164g (with batteries)
Dimensions 96.4 x 59.4 x 28.9 mm