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Nikon L24 vs Nikon P310

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Nikon L24 vs Nikon P310 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
  • Introduced February 2011
Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon P300
  • Renewed by Nikon P330
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Nikon L24 vs Nikon P310 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon L24 versus Nikon P310, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Nikon. The image resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the P310 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L24 was manufactured 16 months prior to the P310 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the L24 grades versus the P310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Nikon P310

 L24 P310 

Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Nikon L24

 P310 L24 
LaunchedJune 2012February 2011More modern by 16 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Nikon P310

 L24 P310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon L24 vs Nikon P310 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L24 offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Nikon P310 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Nikon L24 versus Nikon P310 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the L24 vs the P310.

Nikon L24 vs Nikon P310 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and P310 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Nikon P310 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Nikon P310 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L24 and P310.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon P310 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged L24 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L24 vs Nikon P310 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Nikon P310 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Nikon P310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography advice
Nikon P310 Portrait photography advice
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L24
Street photography with Nikon P310
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography advice
Nikon P310 Sports photography advice
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
48
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography information
Nikon P310 Travel photography information
57
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
71
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography features
Nikon P310 Landscape photography features
32
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging factors
Nikon P310 Vlogging factors
25
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
36
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
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Nikon L24 vs Nikon P310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Nikon P310
 Nikon Coolpix L24Nikon Coolpix P310
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Nikon Coolpix P310
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-02-09 2012-06-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical 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 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 pictures 230 pictures
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $119 $700