Nikon L24 vs Nikon S4300
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
20 Overall
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93 Imaging
36 Features
20 Overall
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Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
39 Overall
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95 Imaging
39 Features
39 Overall
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Nikon L24 vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs
Nikon L24
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed February 2011
Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced February 2012
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Following is a in depth review of the Nikon L24 vs Nikon S4300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. The resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the S4300 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the L24 grades against the S4300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Nikon S4300
| L24 | S4300 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Nikon L24
| S4300 | L24 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2012 |  | February 2011 | More modern by 11 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L24 and Nikon S4300
| L24 | S4300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon L24 vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L24 has physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Nikon S4300 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the L24 vs the S4300.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L24 and S4300 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Nikon L24 vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L24 and S4300.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon S4300 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged L24 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Nikon L24 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Nikon L24 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S4300 Portrait photography highlights
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Nikon L24 Street photography features
Nikon S4300 Street photography features
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competitors (139g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Nikon L24 Sports photography details
Nikon S4300 Sports photography details
good megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Nikon L24
Travel photography with Nikon S4300
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lighter than competitors (139 grams)
comes with focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Nikon L24 Landscape photography features
Nikon S4300 Landscape photography features
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (180 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Nikon L24 Vlogging factors
Nikon S4300 Vlogging factors
features face detect focusing
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
decently wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competitors (139g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon L24 vs Nikon S4300 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L24 | Nikon Coolpix S4300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Nikon |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix L24 | Nikon Coolpix S4300 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-02-09 | 2012-02-01 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 37-134mm (3.6x) | 26-156mm (6.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 182 grams (0.40 pounds) | 139 grams (0.31 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| 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 photos | 180 photos |
| Battery style | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | EN-EL19 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $119 | $119 |