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Nikon Coolpix L12

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A	is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B	means they are good, with some standout features.
C	means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
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81st of 92 in Point and Shoot (#1 is Panasonic LX3)
41st of 52 in 7 Megapixel (#1 is Canon SD1000)
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65th of 80 in $150 - $200 (#1 is Canon SD1200 IS)
91st of 105 in $200 - $300 (#1 is Canon SD780 IS)

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michelle (chelchel0928) 0 pts

August 16, 2007 11:57 AM

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I need to know the differnce between the nikon coolpix L5 and L12 and which one is the better

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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 38780 pts

August 17, 2007 12:20 AM

Nikon L12 Specifications Nikon L5 Specifications

* 7.1 megapixels * 7.2 megapixels
* 3x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom *5x optical zoom / 4x digital (ignore this) w/ Image Stabilization
* Movie mode with sound * Movie mode with sound
* JPEG file format * JPEG file format
* ISO 50-1600 * ISO Settings: 80, 400
* Auto focus and exposure * Auto focus and exposure
* 2 AA batteries * 2 AA batteries
* Secure Digital Card storage (21MB internal) * Secure Digital Card storage (8MB internal)
* 2.5-inch LCD * 2.5-inch LCD

Price - between $150-200 Price - between $175-215

While it does come with Image Stabilization and a slightly (and I do mean slightly), slightly better optical zoom better MP rating, it lacks in ISO flexibilty with only two settings, a smaller internal memory (which is no big deal since you should be saving to SD anyway). The L5 does have a MUCH better macro though for extreme closeups. Photo quality is nearly identical. See for yourself by comparing the two at this website. It takes pictures with each and you can compare them side by side.

Finally, when trying to make a final call, it may just come down to what camera feels good in your hand. Go to a local camera store and check both out side by side, holding them, feeling their center of gravity, the balance. How it sits in your hand. That usually sells me one way or the other.

Frankly, it looks a tossup to me.

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I need to know the differnce between the nikon coolpix L5 and L12 and which one is the better

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