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Nikon DL24 85 Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£670Sensor size:1-inchWeight:350 gBattery life (CIPA):290 shots

Nikon DL24 85 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

6.2

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 74% of models
Score components

90%

6.2

Technical score

10%

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User score

â–²Better than 74% of cameras
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components

28%

6.0

Sensor & Image

25%

6.5

Photo Features

18%

6.4

Video & Audio

14%

7.3

Display & Design

8%

3.9

Battery & Power

7%

6.0

Connectivity & Storage

â–²Better than 75% of cameras
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £670

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Technical Specifications of camera Nikon DL24 85

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components:

28%

6.0

Sensor & Image

25%

6.5

Photo Features

18%

6.4

Video & Audio

14%

7.3

Display & Design

8%

3.9

Battery & Power

7%

6.0

Connectivity & Storage

6.2
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Nikon DL24 85 has a popularity score of 1, which is lower than 51.3% of cameras.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components:

60%

6.2

Overall score

40%

7.0

Price

6.4
Sensor size
1-inch
Sensor size
1-inch
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
This camera uses a sensor classified as 1-inch; it is smaller than the sensor in 51.1% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 5.2% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
20.8 MP
Main camera megapixels
20.8 MP
â–² Better than 74% of models
This camera has a sensor resolution of 20.8 MP, which is higher than that of 73.5% of cameras and equal to that of 0.5% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
2.36 µm
Main camera pixel size
2.36 µm
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 2.36 µm, which are smaller than those in 56.2% of cameras and the same size as those in 0.2% of cameras.
Base ISO
160
Base ISO
160
â–² Better than 81% of models
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 160 which is higher than that of 80.6% of cameras and equal to that of 4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 6400 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 6,400
â–¼ Worse than 47% of models
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 6,400, which is higher than that of 37.3% of cameras and equal to that of 16.2% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
171
N. of focus points
171
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has 171 focus points, more than the number offered by 83.4% of cameras and equal to the number offered by 0.6% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
yes
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
yes
â–² Better than 63% of models
This camera supports phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.3% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
3,840 px
Max video resolution
3,840 px
â–² Better than 76% of models
This camera supports 3,840 px video recording which is higher quality than that of 76% of cameras and equal to that of 19.2% of cameras.
Video bitrate
144 Mbps
Video bitrate
144 Mbps
â–² Better than 85% of models
Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
This camera has a video bitrate of 144 Mbps which is higher than that of 84.9% of cameras and equal to that of 2% of cameras.
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
â–¼ Worse than 12% of models
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 69.9% of cameras.
Video codecs
H.264
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Type
compact
Weight
350 g
Weight
350 g
â–² Better than 55% of models
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 350 g which is lighter than 55.4% of cameras and equal to the weight of 0.5% of cameras.
Width
105 mm
Width
105 mm
â–² Better than 75% of models
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera has a width of 105 mm which is narrower than 74.9% of cameras and equal to that of 1.1% of cameras.
Height
61 mm
Height
61 mm
â–² Better than 76% of models
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera has a height of 61 mm which is shorter than 75.7% of cameras and equal to that of 1.1% of cameras.
Thickness
50 mm
Thickness
50 mm
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera has a thickness of 50 mm which is thicker than 53% of cameras and equal to that of 0.2% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
290 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
290 shots
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 290 shots, which is shorter than that of 65% of cameras and equal to that of 1.5% of cameras.
Battery capacity
850 mAh
Battery capacity
850 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has a battery capacity of 850 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 83.1% of cameras and equal to those in 0.5% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This camera supports Wi-Fi. This feature is available on 47.8% of cameras.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
â–² Better than 54% of models
This camera uses Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) which is newer than that of 54.2% of cameras and equal to that of 35.6% of cameras.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 77% of models
This camera has Bluetooth. 22.6% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
4.1
Bluetooth version
4.1
â–² Better than 79% of models
This camera supports Bluetooth version 4.1 which is newer than that supported by 79.3% of cameras and equal to that of 6.9% of cameras.
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Nikon DL24 85 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • Phase-detect AF for photos
    Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This camera supports phase-detection autofocus for photos, the average camera does not.
  • 148 more AF points
    N. of focus points
    171
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has more focus points than the average camera (171 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    171 vs 23
  • 114 Mbps higher video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    144 Mbps
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
    This camera has a higher video bitrate than the average camera (144 Mbps vs 30 Mbps). The average camera records at 30 Mbps.
    144 Mbps vs 30 Mbps
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 34.8% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • Higher video resolution
    Max video resolution
    3,840 px
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This camera records higher-resolution video than the average camera (3840 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    3840 px vs 1920 px
  • Supports slow-motion video
    Slow-motion video
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
    Supports up to 1,200 fps high-speed video.
  • Has a touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This camera has a touchscreen, the average camera does not. 36.6% of cameras support touchscreen input.
  • Phase-detect AF in video
    Phase-detection autofocus (video)
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This camera supports phase-detection autofocus in video, the average camera does not.
  • Has a touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This camera has a touchscreen, the average camera does not. 36.6% of cameras support touchscreen input.
  • 14.9 mm narrower
    Width
    105 mm
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (105 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    105 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 12.9 mm shorter body
    Height
    61 mm
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (61 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    61 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 34.8% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • Higher sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    20.8 MP
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This camera has a higher sensor resolution than the average camera (20.8 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    20.8 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 60 higher base ISO
    Base ISO
    160
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <80 – >200
    This camera has a higher base ISO than the average camera (160 vs 100). The average camera has a base ISO of 100.
    160 vs 100
  • Phase-detect AF for photos
    Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This camera supports phase-detection autofocus for photos, the average camera does not.
  • 148 more AF points
    N. of focus points
    171
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has more focus points than the average camera (171 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    171 vs 23
  • Lossless compressed RAW
    Lossless compressed RAW
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This camera supports lossless compressed RAW, while the average camera does not.
    Lossless RAW capture is supported.
  • Supports touch autofocus
    Touch autofocus
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This camera supports touch autofocus, the average camera does not. 34.9% of cameras support touch autofocus.
  • Supports focus bracketing
    Focus bracketing
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This camera supports focus bracketing, the average camera does not.
  • 90 s longer maximum exposure
    Longest shutter speed
    120 s
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <4 s – >1.8k s
    This camera supports a longer maximum exposure than the average camera (120 s s vs 30 s s). The average camera supports a longest shutter speed of 30 s s.
    120 s vs 30 s
  • 114 Mbps higher video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    144 Mbps
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
    This camera has a higher video bitrate than the average camera (144 Mbps vs 30 Mbps). The average camera records at 30 Mbps.
    144 Mbps vs 30 Mbps
  • Higher video resolution
    Max video resolution
    3,840 px
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This camera records higher-resolution video than the average camera (3840 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    3840 px vs 1920 px
  • Supports slow-motion video
    Slow-motion video
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
    Supports up to 1,200 fps high-speed video.
  • Phase-detect AF in video
    Phase-detection autofocus (video)
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This camera supports phase-detection autofocus in video, the average camera does not.
  • Clean HDMI output
    Clean HDMI output
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This camera offers clean HDMI output, the average camera does not.
  • Built-in timelapse
    Timelapse function
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes timelapse capture, the average camera does not.
  • Has Bluetooth
    Bluetooth connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This camera supports Bluetooth, the average camera does not. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 47.8% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Smartphone remote control
    Smartphone remote control
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
    via SnapBridge
  • Has NFC
    NFC
    yes
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    This camera supports NFC, the average camera does not. 15% of cameras support NFC.
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1-inch
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1-inch vs APS-C).
    1-inch vs APS-C
  • Lower RAW bit depth
    RAW bit depth
    12-bit
    â–² Better than 36% of models
    This camera supports lower RAW bit depth than the average camera (12-bit vs 14-bit). The average camera supports 14-bit RAW capture.
    12-bit vs 14-bit
  • Worse low-light autofocus
    AF low-light sensitivity
    -2
    â–² Better than 46% of models
    Market range: <-5 – >1
    This camera has a worse low-light AF sensitivity than the average camera (-2 EV vs -4 EV). The average camera reaches a low-light AF sensitivity of -4 EV.
    -2 vs -4
  • 270 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    850 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a lower battery capacity than the average camera (850 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    850 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • 0.98 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    2.36 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (2.4 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    2.36 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • 40 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    290 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (290 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    290 shots vs 330 shots
  • 12,500 ISO lower extended sensitivity limit
    Max expanded ISO
    12,800 ISO
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <3.2k ISO – >102.4k ISO
    This camera has a lower expanded ISO than the average camera (12800 ISO vs 25300 ISO). The average camera reaches an expanded ISO of 25300 ISO.
    12,800 ISO vs 25,300 ISO
  • 93% less popular
    Nikon DL24 85 is less popular than the average camera (1 vs 1.9).
    1 vs 1.93
  • 93% less popular
    Nikon DL24 85 is less popular than the average camera (1 vs 1.9).
    1 vs 1.93
  • 2.31x more expensive
    Nikon DL24 85 is more expensive than the average camera (£670 vs £290).
    £670 vs £290
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1-inch
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1-inch vs APS-C).
    1-inch vs APS-C
  • Lower RAW bit depth
    RAW bit depth
    12-bit
    â–² Better than 36% of models
    This camera supports lower RAW bit depth than the average camera (12-bit vs 14-bit). The average camera supports 14-bit RAW capture.
    12-bit vs 14-bit
  • 0.98 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    2.36 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (2.4 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    2.36 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • 12,500 ISO lower extended sensitivity limit
    Max expanded ISO
    12,800 ISO
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <3.2k ISO – >102.4k ISO
    This camera has a lower expanded ISO than the average camera (12800 ISO vs 25300 ISO). The average camera reaches an expanded ISO of 25300 ISO.
    12,800 ISO vs 25,300 ISO
  • Worse low-light autofocus
    AF low-light sensitivity
    -2
    â–² Better than 46% of models
    Market range: <-5 – >1
    This camera has a worse low-light AF sensitivity than the average camera (-2 EV vs -4 EV). The average camera reaches a low-light AF sensitivity of -4 EV.
    -2 vs -4
  • 270 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    850 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a lower battery capacity than the average camera (850 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    850 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • 40 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    290 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (290 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    290 shots vs 330 shots

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Summary of the review
First Look: The New Nikon Compact DL 24-85 f1.8-2.8 and DL18-50 f1.8-2.8 cameras are here!

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What we like about Nikon DL24 85

  • Fast f/1.8-2.8 maximum aperture for low-light and depth control
  • Blazing burst speeds up to 20 fps with continuous AF (60 fps locked)
  • Compact and lightweight 'pocketable' body design
  • Super Macro Mode offering 1:1 life-size magnification
  • High-resolution 1,037k-dot OLED tilting touchscreen
  • Versatile 24-85mm equivalent focal range ideal for travel and portraits

What we don't like about Nikon DL24 85

  • Product was cancelled and never reached retail
  • Lacks a built-in viewfinder; requires a bulky, expensive external EVF
  • Small 1-inch sensor has limited high ISO performance compared to APS-C
  • Price was considered high compared to some established competitors
  • Initial reports of issues with the integrated image processing circuit
  • No internal weather sealing

Verdict

The Nikon DL24-85 is a premium enthusiast compact camera featuring a 20.8MP 1-inch BSI CMOS sensor and a fast 24-85mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 NIKKOR lens. Its primary strengths include professional-grade optics with a Super Macro mode for 1:1 life-size close-ups, an advanced hybrid autofocus system with 171 points, and exceptional speed, capable of 20 fps continuous shooting with full AF and 4K UHD video recording. The camera also offers high-end handling with a 3-inch tilting OLED touchscreen and a built-in ND filter. However, its main drawbacks include the lack of a built-in viewfinder (requiring an optional accessory), a relatively short 3.6x optical zoom range, and limited battery life rated at approximately 290 shots. Notably, while highly anticipated, the entire DL series was officially canceled by Nikon in 2017 before it ever reached the consumer market due to technical issues and profitability concerns.

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