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Nikon L24 vs Sony W530

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon L24 vs Sony W530 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
  • Revealed February 2011
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon L24 vs Sony W530 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon L24 vs Sony W530, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L24 was introduced 2 months after the W530 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L24 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the L24 scores versus the W530 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Sony W530

 L24 W530 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Nikon L24

 W530 L24 

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Sony W530

 L24 W530 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon L24 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L24 offers outside 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 W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L24 vs Sony W530 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the L24 compared to the W530.

Nikon L24 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L24 and W530 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L24 and W530.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos but you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Nikon L24 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W530 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent MP (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L24
Street photography with Sony W530
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography details
Sony W530 Sports photography details
26
decent MP (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L24
Travel photography with Sony W530
57
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L24
Landscape photography with Sony W530
32
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
33
rather wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging features
Sony W530 Vlogging features
25
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
26
rather wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Nikon L24 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Sony W530
 Nikon Coolpix L24Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L24 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-02-09 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 pounds) 113 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 shots -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $119 $269