Designed to capture stunning images at a wide variety of distances, the compact COOLPIX L820 sports a high-power 30x zoom lens cover an amazing range of focal lengths, from wide-angle 22.5mm to super-telephoto 675mm (35mm equivalent).

As part of Nikon’s Comfort Long Zoom series, the ergonomically designed L820 fits right in. Thanks to its simple and intuitive interface, it’s easy to access such convenient features as Easy Auto Mode and Smart Portrait System, which offer such enhancement options as Red Eye Fix and Face-Priority AF. Other special effects include Glamour Retouch, Filter Effects and Skin Softening.

Other impressive features include a 16-megapixel CMOS sensor, Vibration Reduction (VR) technology to help ensure sharp shots, a bright 3" VGA LCD, a dedicated video button and the convenience of AA-size batteries.

From the Manufacturer:

Capture outstanding photos and Full HD 1080p videos from a distance, even in low light situations, with the COOLPIX L820. Its superb 30x optical zoom NIKKOR glass lens has both super-telephoto and wide-angle capabilities—zoom in for highly detailed closeups, or zoom out and bring the whole scene into the frame. A 16.0-megapixel low-light CMOS image sensor helps you shoot natural-looking, crisp photos at parties, weddings, concerts and more; and it’s ergonomic design features a larger grip and 3-inch LCD for maximum shooting comfort, speed and control. From family reunions to travel, you’ll bring home amazing memories with ease.

Features:

• Powerful 30x zoom that lets you shoot amazing close-ups, even when you’re far from the action
• Dazzle with every continuous shot: 16 MP CMOS sensor for exceptional image quality and enhanced low-light performance
• Record videos in Full 1080p HD with stereo sound. Use the included EG-CP16 cable to connect to a TV and watch your videos come alive
• Larger ergonomic design for easier handling and comfort

Effective pixels: 16.0 million

Image sensor: 1/2.3-in. type CMOS; total pixels: approx. 16.79 million

Lens: NIKKOR lens with 30x optical zoom; 4.0-120.0 mm (35mm [135] format equivalent: 22.5-675 mm); f/3.0-5.8

Digital zoom magnification: Up to 4x (35mm [135] format equivalent: Approx. 2700 mm)

Vibration Reduction (VR): Combination of lens-shift and electronic VR (still pictures), Lens shift (movies)

Motion blur reduction: Motion detection (still pictures)

Focus range¹: [W]: Approx. 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) to infinity; Macro mode: Approx. 1 cm (0.4 in.) to infinity

Monitor: 7.5 cm (3-in.), approx. 921k-dot, wide-viewing angle, TFT LCD monitor with anti-reflection coating

Storage media: SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards²

Image size (pixels): 16M (High) [4608 x 3456?], 16M [4608 x 3456], 8M [3264 x 2448], 4M [2272 x 1704], 2M [1600 x 1200], VGA [640 x 480], 16:9 [4608 x 2592]

ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity)³: ISO 125-1600, ISO 3200 (Manual setting is enabled in Auto mode)

Interface: Hi-Speed USB

Power sources: Four LR6 (AA-size) alkaline batteries (supplied), Four FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries (optional), Four EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (optional), EH-67 AC Adapter (optional), MH-73 Battery Charger (optional)

Battery life of still shooting⁴: Approx. 320 shots with alkaline, 870 shots with lithium⁵, or 540 shots with EN-MH2 batteries

Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 111.0 x 76.3 x 84.5 mm (4.4 x 3.1 x 3.4 in.) excluding projections⁶

Weight: Approx. 470 g (1lb 0.6 oz) with battery and SD memory card<sup>6

1</sup>All distances measured from center of front surface of lens.
²Not compatible with Multi Media Cards (MMC).
³Depending on the conditions, certain settings may not be configured.
⁴Based on CIPA industry standard for measuring life of camera batteries. Measured at 23°C (+/-3°C); zoom adjusted with each shot, built-in flash fired with every other shot, image mode set to Normal. In a cold environment, the number of shots may decrease according to the battery characteristics.
⁵In case of using four AA Energizer® Ultimate lithium batteries.
⁶Method of noting dimensions and weight is in accordance with CIPA DCG-002-2012 guideline.