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Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ 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
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 L24 SP-600 UZ 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011February 2010Fresher by 13 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Nikon L24

 SP-600 UZ L24 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 L24 SP-600 UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L24
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
33
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography highlights
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography info
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography info
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L24
Travel photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
57
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
33
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
29
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging details
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging details
25
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
20
really wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix L24Olympus SP-600 UZ
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
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