Nikon Coolpix L31 Pro Reviews

The L31 is a reasonably competent camera that’s easy to use, but don’t expect to be blown away by its image quality or processing speed. Images taken in good light are passable - albeit with limited dynamic range and under-saturated colour - but indoor and low light shots are soft and susceptible to noticeable grain noise as well as blur from camera shake. Image processing speed is also slow and the camera can be sluggish to respond to your commands, but at least this is partly compensated for by the L31’s low price. Sacrificing a rechargeable Li-ion battery for AA cells also helps cut costs, but bear in mind that cameras including a rechargeable power pack can be had for only a little more cash and could prove cheaper to run over time. Go for the Canon IXUS 145 and you’ll also get a greater zoom range, making the L31 look like even more of a false economy.