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Nikon L24 vs Olympus XZ-1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Olympus XZ-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
51
Overall
40

Nikon L24 vs Olympus XZ-1 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
  • Launched February 2011
Olympus XZ-1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon L24 vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon L24 and Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the L24 (14MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the L24 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The L24 was released very close to the XZ-1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the L24 grades vs the XZ-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Olympus XZ-1

 L24 XZ-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Nikon L24

 XZ-1 L24 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Olympus XZ-1

 L24 XZ-1 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon L24 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L24 has got external 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 XZ-1 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the L24 and the XZ-1.

Nikon L24 vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L24 and XZ-1 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Olympus XZ-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L24 and XZ-1.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The L24 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon L24 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon L24 vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography information
Olympus XZ-1 Portrait photography information
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
focusing manually
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography details
Olympus XZ-1 Street photography details
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
heavier than others in class (275g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Sports photography camera
26
MP count good (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (320 shots)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Travel photography camera
57
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
good battery pack (320 per charge)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (275 grams)
low MP (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography advice
Olympus XZ-1 Landscape photography advice
32
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
54
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (320 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging highlights
Olympus XZ-1 Vlogging highlights
25
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
31
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
heavier than others in class (275g)
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Nikon L24 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Olympus XZ-1
 Nikon Coolpix L24Olympus XZ-1
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Olympus XZ-1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-09 2011-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 TruePic V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3664 x 2752
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lbs) 275 grams (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 34
DXO Color Depth score not tested 18.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.4
DXO Low light score not tested 117
Other
Battery life 220 shots 320 shots
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA Li-50B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $119 $567