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Model Name: Nikon Coolpix L20 
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Device Forum URL:  
Manufacturer URL: Mfr. Website
General
Model Number: L20 
Camera Format: Ultra Compact 
Currently Manufactured: Yes 
Retail Price: $129.95
Street Price: $125.44
Date Available: 2009-02-15
Tripod Mount: Yes 
Weight: 4.8 oz
(135 g)
Weight With Batteries? No 
Size: 3.8 x 2.4 x 1.1 in.
(97 x 61 x 29 mm)
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3),
3584 x 2016 (7.2 MP, 16:9),
3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3),
2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3),
2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3),
1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9),
1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3),
640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Continuous-mode frames/second:  
Movie Resolution: n/a
Movie Frame Rate:  
Movie Audio:  
CCD Sensor (Megapixels): 10.30
CCD Size (inches): 1/2.3" 
Focal Length Multiplier: n/a
Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 16:9
Sensor Type: CCD 
Effective Megapixels: 10.00 
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 38 - 136 mm
Zoom Ratio: 3.60x
Digital Zoom: Yes 
Digital Zoom Values: Up to 4x 
Auto Focus: Yes 
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes 
Manual Focus:  
Normal Focus Range: 30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 5 - infinity cm
2.0 - infinity in
Aperture Range: f/3.1 (wide) / f/6.7 (tele) - ??? 
Lens Thread:  
Lens Thread Type:  
Display
Optical Viewfinder: No 
LCD Viewfinder: Yes 
LCD Size (inches): 3.0
LCD Resolution (pixels): 230,000
Max Playback Zoom:  
Exposure
ISO Settings: Auto (64 - 1600)
White Balance Settings: Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash 
Shutter Speed Range:
Exp Adj Range (EV): +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:  
Aperture Priority: No 
Shutter Priority: No 
Full Manual Exposure: No 
Self Timer: 10 seconds
Flash
Internal Flash: Yes 
Flash Modes: Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Anytime flash, Flash cancel, Slow sync. 
Flash Guide Number (Meters): n/a
Flash Range Description:  
Ext Flash Connection: n/a
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: SDHC / SD 
Memory Included (MB): 20.0
Uncompressed Format:  
CCD Raw Format: No 
Movie File Format:  
Connectivity
Video Out: Yes 
Video Mode (NTSC/PAL): Yes 
Video Usable as Viewfinder:  
External Connections: USB 1.1
Other Connection:  
Included Software: Software Suite CD-ROM 
OS Compatibility:  
Power
Battery Form Factor: 2 x AA 
Usable Battery Types: Alkaline or Lithium disposable, NiMH rechargeable 
Batteries Included: 2 x AA Alkaline disposable
Battery Charger Included: No 
Notes & Features: Smart Portrait System, Motion Detection and Easy Auto Mode with Scene Auto Selector. Available in Deep Red. 

 


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