Nikon L24 vs Nikon S8100
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Nikon L24 vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S8100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L24 and Nikon Coolpix S8100. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L24 Gallery and Nikon S8100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Nikon S8100
L24 | S8100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Nikon L24
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L24 and Nikon S8100
L24 | S8100 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | ![]() | September 2010 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L24 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L24 | Nikon Coolpix S8100 | |
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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 |