Clicky

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L24

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L24 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2019
  • Succeeded the Nikon A900
Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2011
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L24 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon A1000 versus Nikon L24, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Nikon. The resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the L24 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The A1000 was unveiled 8 years after the L24 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the A1000 matches up vs the L24 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

        

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Nikon L24

 A1000 L24 
LaunchedJanuary 2019February 2011Newer by 97 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Nikon A1000

 L24 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Nikon L24

 A1000 L24 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A1000 comes with external dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Nikon L24 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Nikon A1000 versus Nikon L24 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A1000 and the L24.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L24 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and L24 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L24 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1000 and L24.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon A1000 to result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The younger A1000 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L24 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L24 as a Portrait photography camera
51
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 Street photography details
Nikon L24 Street photography details
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L24 as a Sports photography camera
49
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 shots)
has no phase detect AF
26
MP count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography info
Nikon L24 Travel photography info
72
includes touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
not so great battery (250 shots)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
57
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L24 Landscape photography advice
55
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 shots)
32
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L24 as a Vlogging camera
72
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have mic jack
25
offers face detect focus
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Nikon L24
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Nikon Coolpix L24
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix A1000 Nikon Coolpix L24
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-01-18 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 7.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330g (0.73 pounds) 182g (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 220 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $477 $119