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Nikon L24 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Nikon L24 vs Olympus TG-610 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
  • Released February 2011
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2011
Photography Glossary

Nikon L24 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon L24 versus Olympus TG-610, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L24 was introduced 2 months after the TG-610 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the L24 matches up against the TG-610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Olympus TG-610

 L24 TG-610 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Nikon L24

 TG-610 L24 
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Olympus TG-610

 L24 TG-610 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon L24 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L24 provides outer dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-610 has sizing of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L24 versus Olympus TG-610 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the L24 compared to the TG-610.

Nikon L24 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and TG-610 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L24 and TG-610.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Nikon L24 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography advice
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
MP count decent (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-610 Street photography advice
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography factors
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L24
Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
57
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
64
environment proof
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery life (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Landscape photography camera
33
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
25
features face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Nikon L24 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Olympus TG-610
 Nikon Coolpix L24Olympus TG-610
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L24 Olympus TG-610
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-02-09 2011-01-06
Body design 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lb) 190 grams (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 photos
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $119 $223