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Coolpix LI8 Camera is it good?
I just got the coolpix li8 camera and it seems good my sister got the canon power shot a470 mine is thinner but a lot of people say the nikon cool pix is bad and crappy and the canon is way better and im really upset because i always have to have the better one (LOL) but i think my sisters is better please tell me if you think mine is good maybe its just the brand that’s not the best but maybe my camera is good so please help thanks
To me they are very similar. They’re both entry level cameras from competing camera manufacturers. Some people prefer Canon, some prefer Nikon…some prefer Coca-Cola, while some prefer Pepsi 
It’s really a matter of taste.
The Nikon L18 has received 3 and a half stars at Amazon based on User Reviews: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012OELOO/?tag=amazon-digital-cameras-20
The Canon A470 has received 4 stars at Amazon based on User Reviews:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012YA6P2/?tag=amazon-digital-cameras-20
That’s a very small difference to say one is better than the other. In my personal opinion, if the image quality is the same then I would chose the “thinner” or more compact camera because it makes it that much easier to bring with you in social situations.
Hope that Helps
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Dusty
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