Nikon L24 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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Nikon L24 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Announced December 2012
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Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon L24 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly comparable but the L24 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe L24 was introduced 22 months before the XZ-2 iHS making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the L24 grades vs the XZ-2 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L24 & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L24 Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
| L24 | XZ-2 iHS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Nikon L24
| XZ-2 iHS | L24 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | December 2012 |  | February 2011 | More recent by 22 months |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L24 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
| L24 | XZ-2 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon L24 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L24 features outer dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the L24 and the XZ-2 iHS.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and XZ-2 iHS is 93 and 85 respectively.
Nikon L24 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L24 and XZ-2 iHS.
To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The L24 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Nikon L24 will show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older L24 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon L24 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L24 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L24 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-02-09 | 2012-12-18 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 35 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-134mm (3.6x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/1.8-2.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 182 grams (0.40 lb) | 346 grams (0.76 lb) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 49 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 216 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 photographs | 340 photographs |
| Battery type | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | Li-90B |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $119 | $450 |