Nikon L24 vs Sony HX7V
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Nikon L24 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced July 2011
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Following is a detailed review of the Nikon L24 and Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe L24 was unveiled 5 months prior to the HX7V which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the L24 matches up vs the HX7V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Nikon L24 vs Sony HX7V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L24 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L24 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Sony HX7V
| L24 | HX7V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Nikon L24
| HX7V | L24 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L24 and Sony HX7V
| L24 | HX7V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2011 |  | July 2011 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Nikon L24 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L24 has exterior dimensions 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 HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Check the Nikon L24 and Sony HX7V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the L24 against the HX7V.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and HX7V is 93 and 92 respectively.
Nikon L24 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L24 and HX7V.
To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony HX7V to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively.
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Nikon L24 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L24 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix L24 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-02-09 | 2011-07-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed C2 | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 37-134mm (3.6x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | XtraFine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 4.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 182 gr (0.40 lbs) | 208 gr (0.46 lbs) |
| 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 score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 shots | - |
| Form of battery | AA | - |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $119 | $499 |
