Nikon's 2010 AA-powered superzoom compact — 12.1MP CCD, 28-420mm 15x zoom, 720p stereo video
The Nikon Coolpix L110 was a compact superzoom announced alongside the P100 on 3 February 2010 and shipped that month at around US$280. It headed Nikon's easy-to-use L-series, offering big-zoom reach without the complexity of the enthusiast P-series bridges, and preceded the L120 already common on the used market.
A 12.1-megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sits behind a 15x Zoom-Nikkor spanning a 28-420mm equivalent range at f/3.5-5.4, steadied by sensor-shift vibration reduction. The 3-inch, 460k-dot LCD is unusually sharp for the class, video records in 720p HD with stereo sound, and a Sport Continuous mode manages up to 11fps at reduced resolution. Macro focusing reaches about 1cm, storage is SD, and the 419g body runs on four AA batteries.
The L110 suits travellers and casual wildlife or sports spectators who want long reach with point-and-shoot simplicity — there are no manual exposure modes. AA power is convenient abroad, though it makes the body chunky, and the CCD limits usable high-ISO performance to good light.
Check the battery compartment for alkaline leakage and corrosion, the most common L-series fault, and test with fresh cells since weak AAs trigger lens errors on the long 15x zoom. Run the zoom through its full travel listening for grinding, confirm sensor-shift VR steadies the live view at 420mm equivalent, and inspect the big screen for scratches.