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Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB30F 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
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon L24 and Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L24 was announced 23 months prior to the WB30F making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the L24 scores versus the WB30F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Samsung WB30F

 L24 WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Nikon L24

 WB30F L24 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2011Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Samsung WB30F

 L24 WB30F 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L24 comes with external measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the L24 and the WB30F.

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L24 and WB30F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L24 and WB30F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB30F to give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged L24 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography information
Samsung WB30F Sports photography information
26
MP count decent (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L24
Travel photography with Samsung WB30F
57
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (128 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
33
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging info
Samsung WB30F Vlogging info
25
features face detection focusing
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Samsung WB30F
 Nikon Coolpix L24Samsung WB30F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Samsung WB30F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-02-09 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182g (0.40 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $119 $180