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Quick facts

Full name: Nikon Coolpix L16

Original position: Compact fixed-lens camera with a small sensorProduction status: Production status not verified
Regional aliases
No verified regional aliases
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Editorial guidance, not a verified specificationWhy it is still searched

Nikon Coolpix L16 is still searched because older compact cameras interest collectors, second-hand buyers, and photographers seeking a period digital look.

Core specifications

Release year
2008 · Released about 18 years ago
Sensor
5.75 × 4.32 mm CCD
Effective resolution
7.1 MP
Lens
35 - 105 mm
Zoom
3×
Weight
125 g
Battery
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Storage
SDHC, Secure Digital
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Who it may suit

May suit collectors, casual daylight shooting, or photographers intentionally seeking an older digital-camera look.

What to check before buying used

The checks below are editorial guidance. Verify the individual camera and seller information before buying.

  • Inspect the body, screen, doors, seals, and tripod socket for impact or moisture damage.
  • Test every button, dial, flash, screen, and viewfinder.
  • Photograph a plain bright surface to check for sensor dust, dead pixels, or damage.
  • Test focus and zoom across the full range; check the lens for haze, fungus, scratches, and errors.
  • Confirm the battery holds charge and that a compatible charger is included or available.
  • Test a supported memory card and inspect the card slot for bent pins or read errors.
  • Inspect the battery compartment and contacts for leakage or corrosion.

Sensor metrics

Diagonal
7.19 mm

Sensor diagonal

√(5.75² + 4.32²) = 7.19 mm

Calculated from sensor width and height using the Pythagorean theorem.

Surface area
25 mm²

Sensor surface area

5.75 × 4.32 ≈ 25 mm²

A larger area usually offers more space to collect light, though image quality also depends on sensor generation.

Pixel pitch
1.87 µm

Pixel pitch

5.75 ÷ 3,074 × 1000 = 1.87 µm

Pixel pitch is the distance between the centers of adjacent pixels. This result assumes square pixels.

Pixel area
3.5 µm²

Pixel area

1.87² = 3.5 µm²

Theoretical pixel area is the square of pixel pitch and does not subtract physical gaps between pixels.

Pixel density
28.58 MP/cm²

Pixel density

7.1 MP ÷ 25 mm² ≈ 28.58 MP/cm²

Higher density means more pixels per unit area. It does not represent image quality on its own.

Actual sensor size

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5.75 × 4.32 mm

Full specifications

Imaging

Effective pixels
7.1 MP
Total pixels
7.4 MP
Sensor
5.75 × 4.32 mm CCD
Calculated resolution
3,074 × 2,310
Maximum image
3,072 × 2,304
Crop factor
6.02

Exposure & viewing

ISO
—
Viewfinder
None
Display
2.8 in / 230,000 dots
Lens mount
Fixed lens

Video & storage

Maximum video
—
Storage media
SDHC, Secure Digital
Battery
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)

Body

Weight
125 g
Dimensions
95 × 61 × 29.5 mm
Release year
2008

Nikon Our Product History

Aperture Priority
No
Battery
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Brand
Nikon
Built In Flash
✓
Crop Factor
6.02
Depth Of Field
simulate →
Digital Zoom
Yes
Dimensions
95 x 61 x 29.5 mm
Effective Megapixels
7.10
Exposure Compensation
±2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
External Flash
—
Focal Length 35mm Equiv
35 - 105 mm
Gps
—
Hdmi
—
Iso
Auto
Macro Focus Range
15 cm
Manual Focus
—
Max Aperture
f2.8 - f4.7
Max Aperture 35mm Equiv
f16.9 - f28.3
Max Image Resolution
3072 x 2304
Max Shutter Speed
1/1500 sec
Metering
Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Min Shutter Speed
4 sec
Model
Coolpix L16
Normal Focus Range
50 cm
Optical Zoom
3x
Raw Support
—
Screen Resolution
230,000 dots
Screen Size
2.8"
Sensor Resolution
3072 x 2310
Sensor Size
1/2.5" (~ 5.75 x 4.32 mm)
Sensor Type
CCD
Shutter Priority
No
Storage Types
SDHC, Secure Digital
Total Megapixels
7.40
Usb
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Video Capture
—
Viewfinder
None
Weight
125 g
White Balance Presets
5
Wireless
—
Year
2008

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