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Overview
The new L15 is one of Nikon’s new feature-filled budget ultra compact cameras. An ultra compact camera is a bit different than other cameras, as it is of primary importance for the camera to fit into your pocket or purse comfortably but still offer a good shooting experience for the user of the camera. Ultra compacts are social situation cameras, which means they need good low-light performance for snapshots, good zoom range, a good movie mode and are easy to use. The Nikon L15 is just such a camera and at a price you can afford.
My Best In Class Pick
Nikon Coolpix L15
The Nikon Coolpix L15 offers image stabilization and Matrix metering to help you grab those low-light snapshots. It boasts a 2.8-inch LCD with an impressive 230,000 pixels for a clear view. Face priority AF allows the camera to select the faces in your picture and focus on them, while the Red-Eye Fix and D-Lighting help fix redeye and backlit or underexposed exposure problems. Top it all off with being able to use AA batteries and you are good to go.
Comparing My Best In Class Pick with Other Good Choices
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| Price | $109 - $199 | $129 - $252 |
| Size (W x H x D) | 3.6 x 2.4 x 1 in | 3.6 x 2.3 x 0.9 in. |
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Effective Sensor Resolution
The Effective Sensor Resolution tells you the total number of pixels that are recorded when you take a picture. The units are MP, which stands for megapixels or millions of pixels. For outstanding fine compression prints, 3MP is required for 5x7's, 7.1MP for 8x10's, and 10.9MP for 11x14's. The effective sensor resolution is only one of many important factors that will determine the quality of the photograph when displayed or printed at different sizes.
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8.0 million pixels | 7.2 megapixels |
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Image Stabilization Available
Image stabilization features are designed to reduce the blur that results from normal, minute shaking of a lens due to hand-held shooting. However, image stabilization does not prevent motion blur caused by the movement of the subject or by extreme movements of the camera.
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Yes | Yes |
| Face Detection Available | Yes | Yes |
| LCD Screen Size | 2.8 in | 2.5 in. |
| LCD Screen Resolution | 230,000 | 115000 pixels |
| Battery Type | AA batteries | Proprietary Lithium Ion Rechargeable |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W80
The Sony W-80 is a very nice looking ultra compact camera with some wonderful features. Boasting both a manual focus option and an optical viewfinder, the Sony has the possibility for being a serious social camera. The flash however isn’t that great, and the Sony’s handling of noise, proprietary battery and proprietary memory, however, do not make it the camera of choice.
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