Nikon L24 vs Olympus Tough-3000
93 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
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94 Imaging
35 Features
26 Overall
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Nikon L24 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
- Launched February 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
- Released January 2010
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 3000

Nikon L24 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview
Below is a detailed analysis of the Nikon L24 vs Olympus Tough-3000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The L24 was brought out 14 months later than the Tough-3000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the L24 matches up versus the Tough-3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon L24 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L24 and Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L24 Gallery and Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Olympus Tough-3000
L24 | Tough-3000 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 14 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Nikon L24
Tough-3000 | L24 |
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Common features in the Nikon L24 and Olympus Tough-3000
L24 | Tough-3000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L24 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L24 comes with outside 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 Tough-3000 has sizing of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Nikon L24 vs Olympus Tough-3000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the L24 versus the Tough-3000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L24 and Tough-3000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L24 and Tough-3000.
As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon L24 to result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger L24 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

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Nikon L24 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L24 | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L24 | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 |
Alternate name | - | mju Tough 3000 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2011-02-09 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-134mm (3.6x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 182g (0.40 lbs) | 159g (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 pictures | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $119 | $0 |