Nikon L24 vs Sony HX5

The following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon L24 vs Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the L24 (14MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the L24 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") feature different sensor size.

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The L24 was revealed 8 months after the HX5 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the L24 grades against the HX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L24 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are available at Nikon L24 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L24 enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the L24 vs the HX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L24 and HX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L24 and HX5.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The L24 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon L24 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger L24 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.