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Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L24

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L24 Key Specs

Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Later Model is Nikon AW110
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
  • Introduced February 2011
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Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L24 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L24, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Nikon. The image resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the L24 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was launched 7 months after the L24 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the AW100 matches up vs the L24 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Nikon L24

 AW100 L24 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2011More modern by 7 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Nikon AW100

 L24 AW100 

Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Nikon L24

 AW100 L24 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW100 has outer dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon L24 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the AW100 against the L24.

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L24 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and L24 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L24 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the AW100 and L24.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon AW100 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger AW100 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L24 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW100 Portrait photography details
Nikon L24 Portrait photography details
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
decent MP (14MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L24 as a Street photography camera
55
weather proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW100 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L24 Sports photography highlights
33
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW100 Travel photography info
Nikon L24 Travel photography info
67
weather proof
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
57
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW100 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L24 Landscape photography highlights
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
33
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW100 Vlogging information
Nikon L24 Vlogging information
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no external mic jack
25
features face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW100 and Nikon L24
 Nikon Coolpix AW100Nikon Coolpix L24
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW100 Nikon Coolpix L24
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-24 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178g (0.39 pounds) 182g (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 220 images
Battery form - AA
Battery ID EN-EL12 2 x AA
Self timer - Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $299 $119