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Nikon L24 vs Sony TF1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon L24 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Nikon L24
(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
  • Released February 2011
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Nikon L24 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon L24 and Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L24 was launched 3 years prior to the TF1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the L24 scores vs the TF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Sony TF1

 L24 TF1 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Nikon L24

 TF1 L24 
RevealedJune 2013February 2011More recent by 28 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Sony TF1

 L24 TF1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon L24 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L24 provides 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 TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the L24 vs the TF1.

Nikon L24 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L24 and TF1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L24 and TF1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony TF1 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older L24 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L24 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography details
Sony TF1 Street photography details
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
weather proofing
lighter than average (152 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography features
Sony TF1 Sports photography features
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography factors
Sony TF1 Travel photography factors
57
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average (152g)
weather proofing
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery (240 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography advice
Sony TF1 Landscape photography advice
32
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery (240 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
25
offers face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than average (152 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Nikon L24 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Sony TF1
 Nikon Coolpix L24Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-02-09 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 gr (0.40 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 photos 240 photos
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $119 $266