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Nikon L24 vs Sony W610

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Nikon L24 vs Sony W610 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 W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Nikon L24 vs Sony W610 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon L24 vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L24 was introduced 11 months earlier than the W610 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the L24 matches up versus the W610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Sony W610

 L24 W610 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Nikon L24

 W610 L24 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2011More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Sony W610

 L24 W610 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon L24 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon L24 has physical dimensions 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 W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L24 vs Sony W610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the L24 vs the W610.

Nikon L24 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the L24 and W610 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L24 and W610.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged L24 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L24 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W610 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent MP (14MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
29
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography information
Sony W610 Street photography information
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
lighter than competition (113g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography information
Sony W610 Sports photography information
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
megapixel count good (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W610 as a Travel photography camera
57
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (113 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography info
Sony W610 Landscape photography info
33
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
33
relatively wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W610 as a Vlogging camera
25
includes face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Nikon L24 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Sony W610
 Nikon Coolpix L24Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L24 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-02-09 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 BIONZ
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lb) 113 gr (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 photographs 250 photographs
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $119 $200