Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Announced February 2010
- Older Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Renewed by Olympus SP-610UZ

Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview
Below, we are comparing the Nikon L24 and Olympus SP-600 UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The L24 was announced 13 months later than the SP-600 UZ making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the L24 scores against the SP-600 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L24 & Olympus SP-600 UZ. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L24 Gallery & Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
L24 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 13 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Nikon L24
SP-600 UZ | L24 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Nikon L24 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
L24 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L24 has outer dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-600 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).
Check the Nikon L24 and Olympus SP-600 UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the L24 compared to the SP-600 UZ.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L24 and SP-600 UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L24 and SP-600 UZ.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon L24 to give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern L24 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L24 | Olympus SP-600 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L24 | Olympus SP-600 UZ |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-02-09 | 2010-02-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 143 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-134mm (3.6x) | 28-420mm (15.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.5-5.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 1/2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 182 gr (0.40 pounds) | 455 gr (1.00 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") |
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 photos | - |
Style of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $119 | $189 |