Nikon L24 vs Samsung SL820

Here is a thorough comparison of the Nikon L24 and Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L24 was released 2 years later than the SL820 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the L24 grades vs the SL820 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L24 & Samsung SL820. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L24 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L24 offers 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) whilst the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the L24 vs the SL820.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L24 and SL820 is 93 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L24 and SL820.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L24 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher L24 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.