Nikon L24 vs Nikon S100

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon L24 versus Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the S100 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L24 was launched 6 months earlier than the S100 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the L24 grades against the S100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L24 & Nikon Coolpix S100. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L24 Gallery & Nikon S100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L24 offers 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) and the Nikon S100 has proportions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the L24 versus the S100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L24 and S100 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L24 and S100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S100 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.