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Nikon L24 vs Sony G3

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon L24 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2011
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Nikon L24 vs Sony G3 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon L24 vs Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the L24 (14MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L24 was introduced 2 years later than the G3 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the L24 grades vs the G3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Sony G3

 L24 G3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2009Fresher by 26 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Nikon L24

 G3 L24 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Sony G3

 L24 G3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon L24 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L24 offers outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the L24 versus the G3.

Nikon L24 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and G3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L24 and G3.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon L24 to offer more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger L24 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon L24 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Street photography camera
Sony G3 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography details
Sony G3 Sports photography details
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
23
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography features
Sony G3 Travel photography features
57
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography info
Sony G3 Landscape photography info
32
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
35
you can focus manually
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging highlights
Sony G3 Vlogging highlights
25
supports face detection focus
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon L24 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Sony G3
 Nikon Coolpix L24Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L24 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-09 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182g (0.40 lb) 185g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $119 $200