Nikon COOLPIX L340 Pro Reviews

The Nikon Coolpix L340 is a predictably minor upgrade over last year’s L330, with the only improvement being a bump in zoom range from 26x to 28x. A few years ago this would have been big news, but given many pocketable compact cameras are now capable of 30x zoom, whilst high-end bridge cameras boast upwards of 60x zoom, the L340’s lens isn’t actually that special. Externally the L340 is identical to the L330, but that at least means it retains the same high build quality and comfy ergonomics. The 20.2MP CCD sensor carried over to the L340 generates acceptable image quality, providing you’re not expecting detail, image noise levels and dynamic range to be anything better than mediocre. However, the worst aspect of the camera is the EXPEED C2 image processor, which has also been carried over from the L330 and is still just as sluggish and frustrating. But ultimately even a camera that performs as averagely as the L340 is sure to be a bestseller thanks entirely to its modest price, versatile lens and effortless ease to use.