In a roundup of cameras, the reviewer noted that the Coolpix 7900 was the second lightest and second smallest in the group. As a 7.1 megapixel camera, it’s quite portable. The 2-inch LCD screen is large enough, and it is also viewable outdoors. The built-in flash is quite good, and the battery life lasts for a few hundred pictures. The movie mode is also good, allowing you to capture 640 pixel by 480 pixel movies at 30 frames per second. Nikon has also included a “Face Priority” autofocus setting for portrait photography, and a built-in redeye fix. You can also lighten dark areas with the “D-Lighting” setting. Even with all these features, the Coolpix 7900 lacks a full manual setting and shutter/aperture priority. The interface is easy to understand, and the bundled software is equally user-friendly. When it comes to picture quality, the reviewer ranked the 7900 among the top three in the lineup. It’s great for beginners and hobbyists who don’t mind the lack of manual features.