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Nikon L24 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Nikon L24 vs Olympus TG-6 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
  • Introduced February 2011
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2019
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-5
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Nikon L24 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon L24 versus Olympus TG-6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L24 was unveiled 9 years prior to the TG-6 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the L24 grades against the TG-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Olympus TG-6

 L24 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Nikon L24

 TG-6 L24 
LaunchedMay 2019February 2011More modern by 100 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Olympus TG-6

 L24 TG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon L24 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L24 comes with external measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-6 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the L24 vs the TG-6.

Nikon L24 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L24 and TG-6 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L24 and TG-6.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L24 to provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged L24 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L24 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography information
33
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
focusing manually
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
manual mode not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L24
Street photography with Olympus TG-6
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography advice
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
max frames per second high (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography information
57
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors (253g)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L24
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-6
33
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
57
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L24
Vlogging with Olympus TG-6
25
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
34
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors (253 grams)
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Nikon L24 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Olympus TG-6
 Nikon Coolpix L24Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Olympus Tough TG-6
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-02-09 2019-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182g (0.40 lbs) 253g (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 shots 340 shots
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $119 $449