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Nikon L21 vs Nikon L24

Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Nikon L21 vs Nikon L24 Key Specs

Nikon L21
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 169g - 92 x 67 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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
  • Revealed February 2011
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Nikon L21 vs Nikon L24 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Nikon L21 vs Nikon L24, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and L24 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L21 was introduced 12 months prior to the L24 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the L21 grades versus the L24 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Nikon L24

 L21 L24 

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Nikon L21

 L24 L21 
RevealedFebruary 2011February 2010More modern by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Nikon L21 and Nikon L24

 L21 L24 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon L21 vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L21 comes with exterior dimensions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Nikon L24 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the L21 compared to the L24.

Nikon L21 vs Nikon L24 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the L21 and L24 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L21 vs Nikon L24 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L21 vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L21 and L24.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon L24 to result in extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged L21 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon L21 vs Nikon L24 sensor size comparison

Nikon L21 vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L21 vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L21
Portrait photography with Nikon L24
18
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L21 Street photography factors
Nikon L24 Street photography factors
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L21
Sports photography with Nikon L24
15
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L21 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L24 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
57
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L21 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L24 as a Landscape photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
33
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L21 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L24 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
25
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon L21 vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L21 and Nikon L24
 Nikon Coolpix L21Nikon Coolpix L24
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L21 Nikon Coolpix L24
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-03 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-136mm (3.6x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 169 gr (0.37 lb) 182 gr (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 220 photographs
Battery type - AA
Battery model 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $180 $119