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Nikon L100 vs Nikon L24

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L24 Key Specs

Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Renewed by Nikon L110
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
  • Announced February 2011
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Nikon L100 vs Nikon L24 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Nikon L100 versus Nikon L24, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and L24 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L100 was announced 24 months prior to the L24 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the L100 grades vs the L24 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Nikon L24

 L100 L24 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Nikon L100

 L24 L100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011February 2009Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Nikon L24

 L100 L24 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L100 has physical measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Nikon L24 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L100 versus Nikon L24 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the L100 against the L24.

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L24 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L100 and L24 is 79 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L24 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L100 and L24.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon L24 to offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged L100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L24 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography details
Nikon L24 Portrait photography details
26
manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
good megapixels (14MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L24 as a Street photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography info
Nikon L24 Sports photography info
33
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L24 as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L24 as a Landscape photography camera
39
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
33
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging features
Nikon L24 Vlogging features
25
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
25
supports face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon L100 vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Nikon L24
 Nikon Coolpix L100Nikon Coolpix L24
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L100 Nikon Coolpix L24
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-03 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360g (0.79 pounds) 182g (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 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 - 220 images
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $399 $119