Nikon's delivers dapper duo of DL compacts (pictures)

This is the key view from which to differentiate the two cameras. The DL18-50 (bottom) is the higher-end model: you can tell because it incorporates Nikon's Nano Crystal Coat on the lens and lacks a flash, while the DL24-85 (top) has a Super Macro mode that lets you capture actual-size photos. While you'd think that would be a nice feature for the higher-end model, 1:1 capture in general requires a narrower angle-of-view lens than the DL18-50 has.

The display flips up for easier selfies and groupies, but it looks like you don't see the whole display in this position.

Nikon will offer an optional lens hood, generally a necessity with such wide-angle lenses.

The LCD tilts for low-down shots.

The display also tilts down for shooting above your head.

The optional hot-shoe electronic viewfinder can tilt, which is a very nice way to shoot.

They offer 4K video as well as Bluetooth for a persistent low-energy connection to supporting devices.

The back has a typical control layout.

Both cameras have a manual-aperture ring and a manual-focus ring.

The lens is longer at its widest angle than at its narrowest, which I tend to find a little disorienting.

The DL24-85 is considered a little more consumery, and includes a built-in flash.

The longer-zoom DL24-85 is about 0.2 inch deeper than the DL18-50.

The Super Macro mode, which allows you to shoot at 1:1 (actual size), is only available on this model.

Unlike the DL18-50, the DL24-85's lens extends as you zoom in.