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Nikon L24 vs Nikon S640

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S640 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
  • Announced February 2011
Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Nikon L24 vs Nikon S640 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon L24 versus Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. The image resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the S640 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L24 was introduced 19 months after the S640 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the L24 scores against the S640 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Nikon S640

 L24 S640 
IntroducedFebruary 2011August 2009Newer by 19 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Nikon L24

 S640 L24 

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Nikon S640

 L24 S640 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L24 comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Nikon S640 has proportions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L24 versus Nikon S640 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the L24 compared to the S640.

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L24 and S640 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L24 and S640.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon L24 to give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger L24 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S640 Portrait photography advice
33
good resolution (14MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography information
Nikon S640 Street photography information
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L24
Sports photography with Nikon S640
26
good resolution (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography advice
Nikon S640 Travel photography advice
57
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S640 Landscape photography factors
33
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging info
Nikon S640 Vlogging info
25
features face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon L24 vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Nikon S640
 Nikon Coolpix L24Nikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Nikon Coolpix S640
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-09 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lbs) 130 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" 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 pictures -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $119 $225