Nikon L20 vs Sony WX500
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![Nikon Coolpix L20 front Nikon Coolpix L20 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-L20/Nikon-L20-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX500/Sony-WX500-front.jpg)
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Nikon L20 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
- Released February 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched April 2015
- Earlier Model is Sony WX350
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Nikon L20 vs Sony WX500 Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon L20 vs Sony WX500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and WX500 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The L20 was announced 7 years earlier than the WX500 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the L20 matches up versus the WX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon L20 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L20 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Sony WX500
L20 | WX500 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Nikon L20
WX500 | L20 | |||
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Launched | April 2015 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 75 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L20 and Sony WX500
L20 | WX500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Nikon L20 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L20 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon L20 vs Sony WX500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the L20 versus the WX500.
![Nikon L20 vs Sony WX500 size comparison Nikon L20 vs Sony WX500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L20-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX500-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L20 and WX500 is 94 and 91 respectively.
![Nikon L20 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison Nikon L20 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L20-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon L20 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L20 and WX500.
As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX500 to show more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older L20 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Nikon L20 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison Nikon L20 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L20-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon L20 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon L20 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon L20 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L20-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon L20 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-02-03 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135g (0.30 lbs) | 236g (0.52 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $120 | $348 |