Nikon L24 vs Olympus 6000

The following is a complete assessment of the Nikon L24 vs Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the L24 (14MP) and 6000 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L24 was released 20 months after the 6000 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the L24 grades against the 6000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L24 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L24 Gallery & Olympus 6000 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L24 has exterior measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus 6000 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the L24 versus the 6000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L24 and 6000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L24 and 6000.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon L24 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent L24 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.