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Nikon L24 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Nikon L24 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs

Nikon L24
(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
Olympus Tough-3000
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 L24 Tough-3000 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2010More recent by 14 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Nikon L24

 Tough-3000 L24 

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Olympus Tough-3000

 L24 Tough-3000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon L24 vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon L24 vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L24
Street photography with Olympus Tough-3000
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography details
Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography details
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography factors
Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography factors
57
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Landscape photography camera
33
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
35
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging advice
Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging advice
25
has face detection focusing
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Nikon L24 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Olympus Tough-3000
 Nikon Coolpix L24Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
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
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