Nikon L24 vs Sony HX20V

Here is a extensive analysis of the Nikon L24 and Sony HX20V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the L24 (14MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L24 was launched 17 months prior to the HX20V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the L24 grades versus the HX20V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L24 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L24 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L24 comes with external measurements 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 HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the L24 versus the HX20V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L24 and HX20V is 93 and 90 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L24 and HX20V.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX20V to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older L24 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.