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Nikon L24 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S8200 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
  • Announced February 2011
Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Nikon L24 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon L24 versus Nikon S8200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Nikon. The image resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L24 was manufactured 6 months before the S8200 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the L24 grades vs the S8200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Nikon S8200

 L24 S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Nikon L24

 S8200 L24 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution961k230kClearer display (+731k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Nikon S8200

 L24 S8200 
RevealedFebruary 2011August 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L24 features external measurements 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 S8200 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L24 versus Nikon S8200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the L24 against the S8200.

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and S8200 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L24 and S8200.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S8200 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L24
Portrait photography with Nikon S8200
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than others in class (213 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L24
Sports photography with Nikon S8200
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography details
Nikon S8200 Travel photography details
57
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than others in class (213g)
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery power (250 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography details
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography details
33
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
45
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery power (250 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L24
Vlogging with Nikon S8200
25
features face detect focus
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (213 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
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Nikon L24 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Nikon S8200
 Nikon Coolpix L24Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-02-09 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 961 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182g (0.40 pounds) 213g (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 pictures 250 pictures
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $119 $329