Okay, but actually for whom else?

This question I asked myself after a few days of testing. The Nikon Coolpix L31 is aimed at all those who "just quickly" want a photo snap while having no ambitions that it could ever be more - and otherwise have no real demands on issues such as the image quality.

Honestly this you need in 2015 no longer compact camera. Every better smartphone at double-digit euro range it can with pictures of the Coolpix L31 record. Of course, no optical zoom, but when I look at how quickly the prices for example the Nokia Lumia 630 Moto E fell ... Then there is the L31 to the successor (Lumia 640) have very difficult. For a small extra charge I get next to the camera on the phone with (very good) touch display in HD resolution.

I can see the pictures so look quite unlike the Nikon Coolpix L31, in decent sharpness and also send quickly to acquaintances, friends or family, as well as very easy to edit (intuitively).

And I'm talking only about the target audience "Has an ancient / no cell phone and want to take some pictures." Who has a better phone anyway ... has probably already put a better camera in your pocket, jacket pocket or handbag.

Please do not misunderstand: The Nikon Coolpix L31 is a great camera for beginners who are looking for it is very easy. The possibility to use AA batteries is nice. But I personally hardly any added value compared to a good smartphone.