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Nikon L24 vs Sony W220

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon L24 vs Sony W220 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 W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Nikon L24 vs Sony W220 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon L24 vs Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L24 was launched 2 years after the W220 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the L24 grades versus the W220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Sony W220

 L24 W220 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2009More modern by 26 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Nikon L24

 W220 L24 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Sony W220

 L24 W220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon L24 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L24 features external measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the L24 vs the W220.

Nikon L24 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L24 and W220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L24 and W220.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon L24 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger L24 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon L24 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography info
Sony W220 Portrait photography info
33
good MP (14MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography advice
Sony W220 Street photography advice
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L24
Sports photography with Sony W220
26
good MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography advice
Sony W220 Travel photography advice
57
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography info
Sony W220 Landscape photography info
32
nice screen size (3 inch)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
32
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging info
Sony W220 Vlogging info
25
features face detection focusing
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon L24 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Sony W220
 Nikon Coolpix L24Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L24 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-09 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $119 $160