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Nikon L24 vs Nikon S30

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S30 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 S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Released February 2012
Photography Glossary

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S30 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon L24 versus Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Nikon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the L24 (14MP) and S30 (10MP) and the L24 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The L24 was announced 11 months prior to the S30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the L24 scores versus the S30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Nikon S30

 L24 S30 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Nikon L24

 S30 L24 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2011More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Nikon S30

 L24 S30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L24 provides physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Nikon S30 has proportions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L24 versus Nikon S30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the L24 versus the S30.

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L24 and S30 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L24 and S30.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The L24 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon L24 will render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older L24 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S30 Portrait photography factors
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
25
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography info
Nikon S30 Street photography info
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
51
weather proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (214g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L24
Sports photography with Nikon S30
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
29
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography factors
Nikon S30 Travel photography factors
57
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
52
weather proof
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (214 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S30 Landscape photography advice
33
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
26
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging advice
Nikon S30 Vlogging advice
25
supports face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
23
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (214g)
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Nikon L24 vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Nikon S30
 Nikon Coolpix L24Nikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Nikon Coolpix S30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-02-09 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 images 240 images
Form of battery AA AA
Battery model 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $119 $119