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Nikon L24 vs Sony S930

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon L24 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released February 2011
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Nikon L24 vs Sony S930 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Nikon L24 versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the L24 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L24 was manufactured 2 years later than the S930 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the L24 grades vs the S930 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Sony S930

 L24 S930 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2009Fresher by 26 months
Display dimension3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution230k112kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Nikon L24

 S930 L24 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Sony S930

 L24 S930 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon L24 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider 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") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L24 versus Sony S930 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the L24 versus the S930.

Nikon L24 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and S930 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L24 and S930.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon L24 to offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher L24 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L24 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography information
Sony S930 Portrait photography information
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
25
manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography factors
Sony S930 Street photography factors
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L24
Sports photography with Sony S930
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L24
Travel photography with Sony S930
57
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L24
Landscape photography with Sony S930
32
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
31
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4")
manual mode not available
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L24
Vlogging with Sony S930
25
provides face detection focus
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (320 x 240 pixels)
no microphone port
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Nikon L24 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Sony S930
 Nikon Coolpix L24Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-09 2009-01-08
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.4 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1/8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $119 $219