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Nikon L24 vs Nikon S8100

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs

Nikon L24
(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
  • Launched February 2011
Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Introduced September 2010
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Nikon L24 vs Nikon S8100 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Nikon L24 and Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. The resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L24 was introduced 6 months after the S8100 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the L24 scores versus the S8100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Nikon S8100

 L24 S8100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Nikon L24

 S8100 L24 
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Nikon S8100

 L24 S8100 
IntroducedFebruary 2011September 2010Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L24 offers 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) while the Nikon S8100 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L24 and Nikon S8100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the L24 against the S8100.

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and S8100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L24 and S8100.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon L24 to provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S8100 Portrait photography advice
33
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography features
Nikon S8100 Street photography features
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Sports photography camera
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L24
Travel photography with Nikon S8100
57
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
55
has built in flash
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography details
Nikon S8100 Landscape photography details
33
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
32
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S8100 as a Vlogging camera
25
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon L24 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Nikon S8100
 Nikon Coolpix L24Nikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L24 Nikon Coolpix S8100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-09 2010-09-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182g (0.40 pounds) 180g (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 220 pictures
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $119 $299