Nikon L24 vs Sony H70
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
20 Overall
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93 Imaging
36 Features
20 Overall
29
Portability
93 Imaging
38 Features
31 Overall
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93 Imaging
38 Features
31 Overall
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Nikon L24 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
Nikon L24
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed February 2011
Sony H70
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed January 2011
Photography Glossary Nikon L24 vs Sony H70 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon L24 and Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the L24 matches up against the H70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L24 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L24 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Sony H70
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Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Nikon L24
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Common features in the Nikon L24 and Sony H70
| L24 | H70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2011 |  | January 2011 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Nikon L24 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L24 comes with outer measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Nikon L24 and Sony H70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the L24 versus the H70.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and H70 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Nikon L24 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L24 and H70.
As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony H70 to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively.
Nikon L24 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon L24 Portrait photography information
Sony H70 Portrait photography information
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Nikon L24 Street photography features
Sony H70 Street photography features
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Nikon L24 Sports photography information
Sony H70 Sports photography information
MP count good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Nikon L24 Travel photography factors
Sony H70 Travel photography factors
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Nikon L24 Landscape photography information
Sony H70 Landscape photography information
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Nikon L24 Vlogging information
Sony H70 Vlogging information
supports face detection focus
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Nikon L24 vs Sony H70 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L24 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L24 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-02-09 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed C2 | BIONZ |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| 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) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 | 182 grams (0.40 pounds) | 194 grams (0.43 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 photos | - |
| Form of battery | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $119 | $199 |