Nikon L24 vs Nikon P340

Here is a thorough comparison of the Nikon L24 versus Nikon P340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both designed by Nikon. The resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the P340 (12MP) is pretty close but the L24 (1/2.3") and P340 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The L24 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the P340 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the L24 grades vs the P340 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L24 and Nikon Coolpix P340. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L24 Gallery and Nikon P340 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L24 enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Nikon P340 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the L24 vs the P340.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L24 and P340 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L24 and P340.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The L24 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon L24 will render greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older L24 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.