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Nikon L24 vs Nikon P300

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Nikon L24 vs Nikon P300 Key Specs

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
Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon P310
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Nikon L24 vs Nikon P300 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon L24 vs Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the P300 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L24 was released 3 months earlier than the P300 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the L24 grades against the P300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Nikon P300

 L24 P300 

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Nikon L24

 P300 L24 
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Nikon P300

 L24 P300 
IntroducedFebruary 2011May 2011Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon L24 vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L24 enjoys physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Nikon P300 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L24 vs Nikon P300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the L24 and the P300.

Nikon L24 vs Nikon P300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and P300 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L24 and P300.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon L24 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon L24 vs Nikon P300 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L24
Portrait photography with Nikon P300
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography information
Nikon P300 Street photography information
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography details
Nikon P300 Sports photography details
26
MP count good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography details
Nikon P300 Travel photography details
57
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
64
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography features
Nikon P300 Landscape photography features
33
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging details
Nikon P300 Vlogging details
25
features face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
36
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
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Nikon L24 vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Nikon P300
 Nikon Coolpix L24Nikon Coolpix P300
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Nikon Coolpix P300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-09 2011-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 182 grams (0.40 lbs) 189 grams (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 220 pictures 240 pictures
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $119 $500