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Nikon L24 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S9100 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
  • Released February 2011
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Successor is Nikon S9300
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Nikon L24 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Nikon L24 and Nikon S9100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L24 was unveiled 5 months prior to the S9100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the L24 grades versus the S9100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Nikon S9100

 L24 S9100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Nikon L24

 S9100 L24 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Nikon S9100

 L24 S9100 
RevealedFebruary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L24 has external measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9100 has dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the L24 and the S9100.

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L24 and S9100 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L24 and S9100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon L24 to resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively.

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L24
Portrait photography with Nikon S9100
33
MP count good (14MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
32
manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography factors
Nikon S9100 Street photography factors
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (214 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L24
Sports photography with Nikon S9100
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography advice
Nikon S9100 Travel photography advice
57
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
lighter than competition (214g)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (270 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography advice
33
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
39
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery life (270 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S9100 Vlogging highlights
25
has face detection focusing
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (214g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon L24 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Nikon S9100
 Nikon Coolpix L24Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-02-09 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 aliasing filter
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182g (0.40 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 photographs 270 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $119 $329