Nikon L24 vs Samsung DV300F

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon L24 and Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L24 was released 10 months prior to the DV300F so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the L24 matches up vs the DV300F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L24 & Samsung DV300F. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L24 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L24 features external dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the L24 vs the DV300F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L24 and DV300F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L24 and DV300F.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung DV300F to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older L24 will be behind in sensor tech.