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The Coolpix L120 is a simple compact camera with a huge 21x optical zoom. Its image quality isn't great and it can struggle to properly expose very bright scenes. Overall though, its versatile lens and good ease of use make it a perfect camera for a novice photographer.

As long as you have plenty of light, the Nikon Coolpix L120 is a nice camera for snapshooters in love with long lenses.

The Nikon Coolpix L120 stands up well against other 'super-zoom' compact cameras. While image sharpness begins to drop off towards the edges, on the whole the level of detail and colour replication exceeded our expectations.

Nikon's Coolpix L120 is a very appealing compact super-zoom for those looking for an affordable, easy to use, yet versatile digital camera. The L120 captures images that are up to par with most 14-megapixel cameras on the market.

Value could be better, however, if you want a good performing camera with an excellent feel then the Nikon Coolpix L120 is worth looking at, especially if you're interested in macro photography.

An odd mixture of cut-price and highly capable features, but solid image quality and a competitive price add up to an attractive deal.

The Nikon Coolpix L120 is a moderately priced superzoom that delivers a solid performance on most fronts. Despite the UK price hike, we'd still recommend it to anyone looking for an easy-to-use, do-it-all camera that won't break the bank.