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Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L24

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L24 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2012
Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L24 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon L24, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the L24 (14MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and L24 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was manufactured 20 months after the L24 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades versus the L24 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Nikon L24

 Fujifilm XF1 L24 
LaunchedSeptember 2012February 2011More modern by 20 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Fujifilm XF1

 L24 Fujifilm XF1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon L24

 Fujifilm XF1 L24 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XF1 offers outer dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Nikon L24 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 compared to the L24.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L24 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and L24 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L24 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XF1 and L24.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XF1 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon L24 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XF1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L24 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography information
Nikon L24 Portrait photography information
42
focusing manually
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XF1
Street photography with Nikon L24
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (255g)
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography information
Nikon L24 Sports photography information
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography info
Nikon L24 Travel photography info
60
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (255 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
57
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L24 Landscape photography highlights
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
missing Timelapse function
33
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L24 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (255 grams)
25
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon L24
 Fujifilm XF1Nikon Coolpix L24
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm XF1 Nikon Coolpix L24
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-09-17 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255 grams (0.56 pounds) 182 grams (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 199 not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photographs
Battery type - AA
Battery model NP-50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $380 $119