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Nikon L24 vs Sony W230

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Nikon L24 vs Sony W230 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
  • Introduced February 2011
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
Photography Glossary

Nikon L24 vs Sony W230 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon L24 vs Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the W230 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L24 was brought out 2 years after the W230 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the L24 scores versus the W230 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Sony W230

 L24 W230 
ReleasedFebruary 2011February 2009More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Nikon L24

 W230 L24 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Sony W230

 L24 W230 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Nikon L24 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L24 provides outer 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) and the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the L24 versus the W230.

Nikon L24 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and W230 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L24 and W230.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon L24 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger L24 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L24 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L24
Portrait photography with Sony W230
33
good resolution (14MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography details
Sony W230 Street photography details
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L24
Sports photography with Sony W230
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography info
Sony W230 Travel photography info
57
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L24
Landscape photography with Sony W230
33
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
36
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging info
Sony W230 Vlogging info
25
features face detection focus
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Nikon L24 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Sony W230
 Nikon Coolpix L24Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L24 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-02-09 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lbs) 156 grams (0.34 lbs)
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 Overall 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 shots -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $119 $180