Nikon L24 vs Nikon P7700

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Nikon L24 versus Nikon P7700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by Nikon. The image resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the P7700 (12MP) is relatively similar but the L24 (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The L24 was introduced 3 years before the P7700 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the L24 matches up against the P7700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L24 & Nikon Coolpix P7700. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L24 Gallery & Nikon P7700 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L24 comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Nikon P7700 has proportions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the L24 against the P7700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and P7700 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L24 and P7700.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The L24 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Nikon L24 will offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged L24 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.