Reasons to choose Coolpix L24
Released in 2011, Coolpix L24 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14.1 MP effective resolution, and a 182 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix L24
vs Nikon Coolpix L27
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Coolpix L2428 mm²
Coolpix L27- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix L24 and Coolpix L27 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix L24MetricCoolpix L27
14.1 MPEffective pixels16.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.42 µmPixel pitch1.33 µm
2.02 µm²Pixel area1.77 µm²
49.54 MP/cm²Pixel density56.57 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
182 gWeight161 g
SD / SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
2 x AA batteriesBattery2 AA-size batteries
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Coolpix L24 and Coolpix L27 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix L27 has the lighter body. The Coolpix L27 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix L27 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix L27
Released in 2013, Coolpix L27 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16.1 MP effective resolution, and a 161 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.