Nikon L24 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon L24 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L24 was unveiled 12 months before the SZ-31MR iHS which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the L24 grades vs the SZ-31MR iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L24 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L24 Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L24 offers physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L24 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the L24 vs the SZ-31MR iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and SZ-31MR iHS is 93 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L24 and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older L24 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.