Nikon D5100 vs Nikon Coolpix L24

      Nikon D5100

      Nikon Coolpix L24
      67
      Image cannot be found
      42
      Image cannot be found
      Image cannot be found
      Image cannot be found
      Image cannot be found
      Image cannot be found

      Disclosure: We earn money from the affiliate links to products associated with content in this article.

      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D5100 and the Nikon Coolpix L24, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon D5100 was introduced in April 2011 and Nikon Coolpix L24 was introduced in February 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon D5100 Highlights

      • 16.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points (11 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
      • 4.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Nikon Coolpix L24 Highlights

      • 14 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.7 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon D5100
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix L24
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon D5100 and Nikon Coolpix L24.

      PROS

      Nikon D5100

      Nikon Coolpix L24

      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 182 g (0.40 lb / 6.42 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Nikon D5100

      Nikon Coolpix L24

      •   11 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon D5100

      Nikon Coolpix L24

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   -1 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 80
      •   Weight - 560 g (1.23 lb / 19.75 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 660 shots
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec

      Advantage of Nikon D5100

      Nikon D5100
      Image cannot be found
      Image cannot be found
      Image cannot be found

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D5100 over Nikon Coolpix L24.

      Nikon D5100 vs Nikon Coolpix L24
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.2 Megapixel vs 14 Megapixel
      More Powerful Processor EXPEED 2 vs Expeed C2
      RAW Support vs
      Timelapse Recording vs
      More Focus Points 11 vs 9
      More Cross-type Focus Points 1 vs 0
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Screen Type Fully Articulated vs Fixed
      Higher Resolution Screen 921k dot vs 230k dot
      Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 4.0 fps vs 0.7 fps
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 640 x 480
      HDMI Output Mini Type C vs
      Speaker Mono vs
      Microphone Input vs
      Longer Battery Life 660 shots vs 220 shots

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon D5100.

      Nikon D5200
      Image cannot be found

      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Nikon D5600
      Image cannot be found

      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon D5500
      Image cannot be found

      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon D5000
      Image cannot be found

      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Nikon D5300
      Image cannot be found

      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a7S
      Image cannot be found

      Full Frame

      12.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-T5
      Image cannot be found

      APS-C

      40.2 MP

      Sony a6700
      Image cannot be found

      APS-C

      26.0 MP

      Canon 7D II
      Image cannot be found

      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Nikon D600
      Image cannot be found

      Full Frame

      24.3 MP

      Canon R50
      Image cannot be found

      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 1D X
      Image cannot be found

      Full Frame

      18.1 MP

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix L24

      Nikon L24
      Image cannot be found
      Image cannot be found
      Image cannot be found

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix L24 over Nikon D5100.

      Nikon D5100 vs Nikon Coolpix L24
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 6,400
      Max Image Resolution 4928 x 3264 vs 4320 x 3240
      Average Metering vs
      Lighter 560 g (1.23 lb / 19.75 oz) vs 182 g (0.40 lb / 6.42 oz)
      Internal Storage vs 17 MB

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix L24.

      Nikon L19
      Image cannot be found

      1/2.5-inch

      8 MP

      Nikon L22
      Image cannot be found

      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Nikon L28
      Image cannot be found

      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Nikon L26
      Image cannot be found

      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Nikon L32
      Image cannot be found

      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Nikon L21
      Image cannot be found

      1/2.33-inch

      8 MP

      Nikon L31
      Image cannot be found

      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon L20
      Image cannot be found

      1/2.33-inch

      10 MP

      Canon 7D II
      Image cannot be found

      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon 70D
      Image cannot be found

      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Panasonic FP8
      Image cannot be found

      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon G11
      Image cannot be found

      1/1.7-inch

      10 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon D5100 Nikon Coolpix L24
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Nikon D5100 Nikon Coolpix L24
        Few Focus Points119
        Few Cross-type Focus Points10
        No Image Stabilization
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 1080640 x 480
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon D5100 and Nikon Coolpix L24 have 3.0" screens with 921k dot and 230k dot resolutions respectively. Nikon D5100 has a Fully Articulated screen which makes it selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Nikon Coolpix L24 has a Fixed screen

      Image cannot be displayed

      Nikon D5100 with Fully Articulated screen


      Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder on Nikon D5100

      Nikon D5100 has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder. It has a 95% coverage and 0.78x (0.52x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Nikon Coolpix L24.

      Sensor

      Nikon D5100 features a 16.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 368.2 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode. Nikon Coolpix L24 features a 14 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Nikon D5100 is equipped with EXPEED 2 processor and can take pictures up to 4928 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3696 x 2448, 2464 x 1632 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Nikon Coolpix L24 is equipped with Expeed C2 processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4224 x 2376, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Nikon D5100 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Nikon Coolpix L24 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon D5100 comes with EN-EL14 battery pack with battery life of 660 shots and Nikon Coolpix L24 comes with 2 x AA battery pack with battery life of 220 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon D5100 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Nikon Coolpix L24 has a single SD /SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Nikon D5100 has Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon D5100, and up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon Coolpix L24. Nikon D5100 can shoot continuously up to 4.0 fps. Nikon Coolpix L24 can shoot continuously up to 0.7 fps.


      Focusing

      Nikon D5100 has 11 (1 cross-type) focusing points and Nikon Coolpix L24 has 9 focusing points. Nikon D5100 has detection range from -1 to +19 EV.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Nikon D5100 ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Nikon D5100 and ±2 range on Nikon Coolpix L24. You can also do exposure lock and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Nikon D5100 and exposure bracketing on Nikon Coolpix L24.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m at ISO 100 on Nikon D5100 and 7.00 m on Nikon Coolpix L24. Nikon D5100 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec on Nikon D5100.

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon D5100 body has dimensions of 128 x 97 x 79 mm (5.04 x 3.82 x 3.11") and Nikon Coolpix L24 body has dimensions of 98 x 61 x 28 mm (3.86 x 2.4 x 1.1"). Nikon D5100 weighs 560 g (1.23 lb / 19.75 oz) and Nikon Coolpix L24 weighs 182 g (0.40 lb / 6.42 oz).

      Nikon D5100

      Nikon Coolpix L24

      128 mm

      97 mm

      Image cannot be displayed

      98 mm

      61 mm

      Image cannot be displayed


      97 mm

      Image cannot be displayed

      61 mm

      Image cannot be displayed

      Size comparisons of Nikon D5100 and Nikon Coolpix L24

      Nikon D5100 and Nikon Coolpix L24 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon D5100

      Nikon Coolpix L24

      GOOD
      71
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon D5100

      Nikon Coolpix L24

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   Battery Life - 660 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      54
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon D5100

      Nikon Coolpix L24

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Battery Life - 660 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      50
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon D5100

      Nikon Coolpix L24

      GOOD
      78
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Nikon D5100

      Nikon Coolpix L24

      GOOD
      81
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 560 g (1.23 lb / 19.75 oz)
      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 182 g (0.40 lb / 6.42 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon D5100

      Nikon Coolpix L24

      GOOD
      79
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 560 g (1.23 lb / 19.75 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 660 shots
      GOOD
      84
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 182 g (0.40 lb / 6.42 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon D5100 and Nikon Coolpix L24 and give them scores of 67 and 42 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon D5100

      Nikon Coolpix L24

      OVERALL
      67
      OVERALL
      42

      Sensor

      Nikon D5100

      Nikon Coolpix L24

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 80
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon D5100

      Nikon Coolpix L24

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      BAD
      33
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon D5100

      Nikon Coolpix L24

      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Nikon D5100

      Nikon Coolpix L24

      GOOD
      83
      •   -1 EV Min AF Detection
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon D5100

      Nikon Coolpix L24

      GOOD
      80
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon D5100

      Nikon Coolpix L24

      GOOD
      75
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon D5100

      Nikon Coolpix L24

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 560 g (1.23 lb / 19.75 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 660 shots
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 182 g (0.40 lb / 6.42 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Internal Storage


      For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

      Amazon Affiliate Disclosure
      ZKelectronics is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for website owners to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon (.com, .co.uk, .ca, etc) and any other websites that may be affiliated with Amazon Service LLC Associates Program.