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Nikon L24 vs Nikon W300

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Nikon L24 vs Nikon W300 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 W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Released May 2017
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Nikon L24 vs Nikon W300 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Nikon L24 versus Nikon W300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Nikon. The resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the W300 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L24 was manufactured 7 years before the W300 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the L24 matches up against the W300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Nikon W300

 L24 W300 

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Nikon L24

 W300 L24 
ReleasedMay 2017February 2011More recent by 76 months
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Nikon W300

 L24 W300 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon L24 vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L24 enjoys 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 W300 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the L24 compared to the W300.

Nikon L24 vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L24 and W300 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L24 and W300.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon W300 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older L24 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L24 vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography info
Nikon W300 Street photography info
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Sports photography camera
26
MP count decent (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography information
Nikon W300 Travel photography information
57
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
73
weather proofing
has bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography advice
Nikon W300 Landscape photography advice
33
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
48
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging factors
Nikon W300 Vlogging factors
25
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
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Nikon L24 vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Nikon W300
 Nikon Coolpix L24Nikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L24 Nikon Coolpix W300
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-02-09 2017-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD -
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lbs) 231 gr (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 280 pictures
Type of battery AA Built-in
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $119 $387