Nikon Coolpix L14

125 reviews

May, 2024

Positive
usability (77)
portability (43)
price (37)
performance (32)
size (20)

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image quality (19)
flash (7)
viewfinder (3)
stabilizer (3)
zoom (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 125 reviews of Nikon Coolpix L14. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and price. The portability and performance are also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the shutter and viewfinder. Comments about the lens and screen are mixed.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon Coolpix L14 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Nikon Coolpix L14

alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 user reviews of Nikon Coolpix L14 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the price and focus are generally positive. The performance and portability also get good views. Some have doubts about the lens, while there are some mixed opinions about the size.

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70% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Nikon Coolpix L14

alaTest has collected and analyzed 40 user reviews of Nikon Coolpix L14 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the size and image quality. The price and performance are also appreciated. Many are critical about the shutter and reliability.

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78% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : PCMag Staff (pcmag.com)

Nikon Coolpix L14

Preview of the Nikon Coolpix L14.

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Aug, 2007

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Expert review by : Mike Pasini (imaging-resource.com)

Nikon Coolpix L14 Digital Camera - Express Review - The Imaging Resource!

The Nikon Coolpix L14 features a seven megapixel CCD linked to a Nikkor-branded 3x optical zoom lens, in an understated, stylish and relatively compact body. The Coolpix L14 offers a 2.4-inch 115,000 pixel LCD for framing and playback, but like many...

Comfortable body design: well shaped and light weight ; Relatively good performance on startup/shutdown and shutter lag ; Handy in-camera editing features D-Lighting, Crop, and Small Picture ; Stop Motion Movie mode ; Good color ; AA batteries deliver...

Soft images with 1,200 lines of resolution ; Slow flash recharge ; Sluggish digital zoom ; Slow USB connection

Nikon is known for a few special features that are included in the Nikon L14, including D-Lighting (which enhances darker images to improve shadow detail), Best Shot Selector mode (which takes a series of shots, letting the camera automatically pick...

Mar, 2008

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Expert review by : digitalcameraroundup.com (digitalcameraroundup.com)

Inexpensive Nikon LIFE series camera takes 1,000 shots on two AAs!

Overall, what you get with the Nikon Coolpix L14 is a basic but competent 7.1 megapixel Nikon camera at a most attractive price. It is strictly a point & shooter with no manual control, but you do get 16 shooting modes. The camera is compact and light,...

A real 7.1 megapixel Nikon at a very low price, Up to 1,000 pictures from a single set of two AA Lithium batteries, Very simple to use and operate, Face recognition mode, Full speed VGA movies with sound

Relatively small and low-res LCD, No voice recording or sound notes, No image stabilization

Nov, 2011

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Expert review by : Conrad H. Blickenstorfer (digitalcameraroundup.com)

Nikon Coolpix L14

For oldtimers, the name Nikon still conjures up high-quality, top-end single lens reflex cameras, and Nikon continutes to be very active in that space. However, the company also saw the handwriting on the wall and was one of the early adopters in the...

Relatively small and low-res LCD, No voice recording or sound notes, No image stabilization

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Expert review by : Conrad H. Blickenstorfer (digicamera.com)

Nikon Coolpix L14

Relatively small and low-res LCD, No voice recording or sound notes, No image stabilization

Even though it is an entry-level camera, it has a good Nikon lens, can shoot VGA movies with sound and at a full 30 frames per second speed, and there are even onboard goodies like face recognition and red-eye reduction. Perhaps one of the main...

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Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Nikon CoolPix L14

Sometimes a cheap camera is a bargain, but then other times you get just what you pay for.

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by : Doug Harman (pocket-lint.com)

Nikon Coolpix L14 digital camera

Nikon's “L” or Life series of digital cameras have received a double update in the shape of this the Coolpix L14 and the yet to be tested L15. The camera is eminently pocketable and though of plastic build is well made. It comes in two colours, the...

Image quality at low ISO, face detection AF, simple to use, Easy Auto Mode

No manual controls, no control over ISO settings, very slow flash recycle, sluggish performance overall, no optical viewfinder, smaller LCD (than previous L12 model)

Easy to use with good image quality at lower ISOs the Nikon Coolpix L14 makes a good budget snapper but one that has real problems in terms of speed of use.

Dec, 2007

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Nikon Coolpix L14

Matt Grayson decides to let the Nikon Coolpix L14 have the privilege of him using it.

Good quality images; Fun features; Nice design

Feels a bit cheap

Jan, 2008

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Expert review by : Darren (digital photography blog)

Nikon Coolpix L14

The Nikon Coolpix L14 is a seven megapixel compact point and shoot digital camera. It features a 3x optical zoom lens, 2.4 inch LCD display and is powered by 2 AA batteries (which Nikon claims can take 1000 or so shots). The Nikon Coolpix L14 will have...

It features a 3x optical zoom lens, 2.4 inch LCD display and is powered by 2 AA batteries (which Nikon claims can take 1000 or so shots)

Aug, 2007

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Expert review by : Julie Easton (digicambuyer.co.uk)