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Nikon L24 vs Olympus 8000

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon L24 vs Olympus 8000 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
  • Revealed February 2011
Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 8000
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Nikon L24 vs Olympus 8000 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon L24 vs Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L24 was revealed 20 months after the 8000 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the L24 scores against the 8000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Olympus 8000

 L24 8000 
LaunchedFebruary 2011July 2009More modern by 20 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Nikon L24

 8000 L24 

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Olympus 8000

 L24 8000 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon L24 vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L24 has got outside measurements 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 8000 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the L24 vs the 8000.

Nikon L24 vs Olympus 8000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L24 and 8000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Olympus 8000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L24 and 8000.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon L24 to result in more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern L24 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L24 vs Olympus 8000 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 8000 Portrait photography highlights
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography details
Olympus 8000 Street photography details
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography factors
Olympus 8000 Sports photography factors
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography features
Olympus 8000 Travel photography features
57
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L24
Landscape photography with Olympus 8000
33
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
35
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L24
Vlogging with Olympus 8000
25
includes face detect focus
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon L24 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Olympus 8000
 Nikon Coolpix L24Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L24 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Alternate name - mju Tough 8000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-02-09 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1/4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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) 182 grams (0.40 pounds)
Physical 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 photos -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $119 $380