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Nikon L24 vs Nikon S630

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S630 Key Specs

Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2011
Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Released February 2009
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Nikon L24 vs Nikon S630 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Nikon L24 vs Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. The image resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the S630 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L24 was manufactured 2 years later than the S630 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the L24 scores vs the S630 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Nikon S630

 L24 S630 
ReleasedFebruary 2011February 2009More recent by 25 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Nikon L24

 S630 L24 

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Nikon S630

 L24 S630 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L24 comes with outer dimensions 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 S630 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L24 vs Nikon S630 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the L24 versus the S630.

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and S630 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L24 and S630.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon L24 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer L24 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S630 Portrait photography advice
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography info
Nikon S630 Street photography info
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L24
Sports photography with Nikon S630
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography info
Nikon S630 Travel photography info
57
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
56
has built in flash
very long zoom (260mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S630 Landscape photography highlights
33
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S630 as a Vlogging camera
25
features face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon L24 vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Nikon S630
 Nikon Coolpix L24Nikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Nikon Coolpix S630
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-02-09 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 gr (0.40 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 2 x AA EN-L12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $119 $240