Nikon L24 vs Sony A550

Let's look more closely at the Nikon L24 versus Sony A550, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the A550 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the L24 (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The L24 was launched 15 months after the A550 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L24 being a Compact camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the L24 grades against the A550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L24 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L24 Gallery & Sony A550 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L24 has outside dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony A550 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the L24 versus the A550.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and A550 is 93 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L24 and A550.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The L24 comes with the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow DOF more challenging. The younger L24 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.