Nikon Coolpix L19 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Rod Lawton

Reviewed on: 6 May 2009

Tags: Nikon, Nikon Coolpix L19, white balance, macro mode, scene modes

We like:

AA batteries are practical and give good battery life; easy to use for beginners; low price

We don't like:

Weak wideangle capability; no manual ISO control; modest resolution

CNET UK judgement:

The Nikon Coolpix L19 is very similar to the Coolpix L20, but about £30 cheaper, which really changes the equation. The lower specs don't matter in a camera designed for budget-conscious beginners. The L20 looks expensive for what it does, but the L19 is spot-on

Full review:

Good grief, do they still make 8-megapixel compacts? Yes they do, and the bargain-basement Nikon Coolpix L19 can be yours for just £90 or thereabouts. You don't get cutting-edge camera design with the L19, but you do get a cheap and sturdy snapper that's perfect for the rough and tumble of family life. Continue Reading...