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Nikon L24 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Nikon L24 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Nikon L24
(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
  • Announced February 2011
Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6020
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Nikon L24 vs Olympus 6020 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon L24 versus Olympus 6020, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L24 was revealed 13 months after the 6020 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the L24 scores against the 6020 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Olympus 6020

 L24 6020 
ReleasedFebruary 2011February 2010Newer by 13 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Nikon L24

 6020 L24 

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Olympus 6020

 L24 6020 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon L24 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L24 has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus 6020 has proportions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the L24 vs the 6020.

Nikon L24 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L24 and 6020 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L24 and 6020.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon L24 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger L24 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L24 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography advice
Olympus 6020 Portrait photography advice
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
MP count decent (13MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than others (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography information
Olympus 6020 Sports photography information
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography features
Olympus 6020 Travel photography features
57
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than others (122g)
environment proofing
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Landscape photography camera
32
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging factors
Olympus 6020 Vlogging factors
25
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (122g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Nikon L24 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Olympus 6020
 Nikon Coolpix L24Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L24 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Also called - mju Tough 6020
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-02-09 2010-02-02
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 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1/4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 grams (0.40 pounds) 122 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA Li-50B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $119 $279