Nikon L24 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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Nikon L24 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS 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
- Introduced February 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Introduced January 2013
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Following is a extended analysis of the Nikon L24 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe L24 was launched 23 months prior to the SZ-16 iHS which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the L24 scores vs the SZ-16 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
| L24 | SZ-16 iHS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Nikon L24
| SZ-16 iHS | L24 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | February 2011 | More modern by 23 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L24 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
| L24 | SZ-16 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L24 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L24 has outside 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 Olympus SZ-16 iHS has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the L24 compared to the SZ-16 iHS.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L24 and SZ-16 iHS is 93 and 89 respectively.
Nikon L24 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L24 and SZ-16 iHS.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged L24 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon L24 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L24 | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L24 | Olympus SZ-16 iHS |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2011-02-09 | 2013-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| 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 | ||
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-134mm (3.6x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.0-6.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 182g (0.40 lbs) | 226g (0.50 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") |
| 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 pictures | 220 pictures |
| Battery style | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $119 | $230 |