Nikon L24 vs Nikon S6200

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon L24 and Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. The resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the S6200 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L24 was introduced 6 months prior to the S6200 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the L24 matches up versus the S6200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L24 and Nikon Coolpix S6200. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L24 Gallery and Nikon S6200 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L24 provides outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6200 has specifications of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Nikon L24 and Nikon S6200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the L24 against the S6200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L24 and S6200 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L24 and S6200.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon S6200 to produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.