The Nikon Coolpix L24 is a good choice for individuals who are looking to start their career as a photographer, and if you loved its predecessor, the Nikon Coolpix L22, then you might as well love this one. However, nothing much has changed. The only difference between the two is that the camera can handle a higher resolution as it has a 14 megapixel lens.

 

Design:

The Nikon Coolpix L24 is supposed to be the upgrade to the Nikon Coolpix L22; however, aside from the 14 megapixel lens that the Nikon Coolpix L24 has been installed with, nothing much has changed. It has a 3.6x zoom as well. It is also designed for individuals who want to immediately view the photos with ease with its 3 inch LCD camera, which is large for the price that they are offering.

 

Features:

• Dimensions: 2.4 by 3.9 by 1.2 inches

• Weight: 6.5 ounces

• Its lens have a 3.6x zoom which covers a 37 - 134 mm angle of view

• Aperture range: f/1.3 - 6.7

• ISO Sensitivity: 80 - 1,600

• Has an LCD screen which is approximately 3 inches in size

• It is capable of recording up to 640 by 480 videos

• Shutter lag: 0.4 seconds

• Power source: Two AA batteries

• Compatible batteries: Lithium, Alkaline, or rechargeable NiMH AA

• Interface: High Speed USB

• Battery Life: 720 shots for lithium; 220 shots for alkaline; 420 shots for NiMH

• Has an in camera user guide

• Lens resolution: 14 megapixels

• Image stabilization type: Electronic

• Bundled software: Software Suite for Coolpix which is compatible for Windows or Mac

 

Pros

The Nikon Coolpix L24 is a slight improvement from its predecessor, the Nikon Coolpix L22. It is capable of getting better images with the help of its 14 megapixel camera. In addition, with its 3 inch display, you will be able to see the images clearly with ease.

It is also a good camera for beginners since it has an in-camera help system, which will be able to guide users through the menus and various features that the camera may be able to provide.

 

Cons

Unfortunately, the Nikon Coolpix L24 has more drawbacks that it has positives. For example, its aperture range of f/3.1 - 6.7 is slow especially at the longer end of the zoom range. This attribute makes poor lighting a problem.  In addition, adjusting the camera’s ISO makes it even more problematic due to the noise that it causes. This results in a grainy image, even when in moderate setting.

 

The Nikon Coolpix requires 2.3 second for it to start to take pictures, and a 2.6 second interval between taking the first photo to another one. In addition, in spite of its 14 megapixel lens, it is still not able to produce high quality images. Considering that 1,800 lines is the demarcation line for a very sharp image, the L24 falls way below it at 1,400. In addition, the noise that is being produced from the images add in the poorness of the quality of images.

 

Conclusion:

The Nikon Coolpix is the best choice if you are still trying to start out in the industry, or for a good getaway. However, if you are going to go professional it is best to avoid it since it is slow and does not produce much of high quality images in spite its 14 megapixel lens.