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Nikon L24 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S6500 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
  • Launched February 2011
Nikon S6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon L24 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon L24 versus Nikon S6500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Nikon. The resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L24 was brought out 23 months earlier than the S6500 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the L24 scores versus the S6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Nikon S6500

 L24 S6500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Nikon L24

 S6500 L24 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2011Newer by 23 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Nikon S6500

 L24 S6500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L24 enjoys external dimensions 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 S6500 has specifications of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L24 versus Nikon S6500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the L24 vs the S6500.

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and S6500 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L24 and S6500.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S6500 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged L24 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L24
Portrait photography with Nikon S6500
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (250g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L24
Sports photography with Nikon S6500
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography features
Nikon S6500 Travel photography features
57
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average (250g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S6500 Landscape photography factors
33
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
50
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging details
Nikon S6500 Vlogging details
25
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (250 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
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Nikon L24 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Nikon S6500
 Nikon Coolpix L24Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L24 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-02-09 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $119 $170