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Nikon AW130 vs Nikon L24

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon L24 Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon AW120
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
  • Released February 2011
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Nikon AW130 vs Nikon L24 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon AW130 vs Nikon L24, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the L24 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was introduced 4 years after the L24 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the AW130 scores versus the L24 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Nikon L24

 AW130 L24 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2011Newer by 49 months
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Nikon AW130

 L24 AW130 

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Nikon L24

 AW130 L24 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon AW130 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Nikon L24 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the AW130 compared to the L24.

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon L24 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and L24 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon L24 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the AW130 and L24.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon AW130 to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern AW130 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon L24 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 Portrait photography information
Nikon L24 Portrait photography information
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 Street photography features
Nikon L24 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW130 Sports photography info
Nikon L24 Sports photography info
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery (370 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW130 Travel photography information
Nikon L24 Travel photography information
72
great battery (370 per charge)
weather proofing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L24 Landscape photography advice
50
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW130
Vlogging with Nikon L24
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
25
features face detect focusing
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
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Nikon AW130 vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Nikon L24
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Nikon Coolpix L24
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix AW130 Nikon Coolpix L24
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-02-10 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 7.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 gr (0.49 lbs) 182 gr (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 220 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery model EN-EL12 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $398 $119