Nikon L24 vs Nikon S9900

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon L24 vs Nikon S9900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L24 was released 5 years earlier than the S9900 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the L24 scores versus the S9900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L24 and Nikon Coolpix S9900. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L24 Gallery and Nikon S9900 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L24 enjoys outer 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) whilst the Nikon S9900 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

See the Nikon L24 vs Nikon S9900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the L24 and the S9900.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L24 and S9900 is 93 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L24 and S9900.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S9900 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged L24 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.