Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L24
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Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L24 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L24 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW100 & Nikon Coolpix L24. The complete galleries are available at Nikon AW100 Gallery & Nikon L24 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Nikon L24
AW100 | L24 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | February 2011 | More modern by 7 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Nikon AW100
L24 | AW100 |
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Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Nikon L24
AW100 | L24 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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).
Examine the Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L24 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and L24 is 93 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L24 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Nikon Coolpix L24 | |
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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 |