Nikon L24 vs Nikon S9700

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon L24 versus Nikon S9700, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L24 was announced 4 years prior to the S9700 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the L24 grades versus the S9700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L24 and Nikon Coolpix S9700. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L24 Gallery and Nikon S9700 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L24 provides outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Nikon S9700 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L24 versus Nikon S9700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the L24 vs the S9700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and S9700 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L24 and S9700.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon S9700 to provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older L24 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.