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Nikon L24 vs Sony W710

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon L24 vs Sony W710 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 W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon L24 vs Sony W710 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Nikon L24 versus Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L24 was launched 23 months before the W710 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the L24 matches up against the W710 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Sony W710

 L24 W710 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Nikon L24

 W710 L24 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2011More modern by 23 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Sony W710

 L24 W710 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon L24 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L24 enjoys physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L24 versus Sony W710 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the L24 and the W710.

Nikon L24 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and W710 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L24 and W710.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W710 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged L24 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L24 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L24
Portrait photography with Sony W710
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography factors
Sony W710 Street photography factors
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than others (114g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography information
Sony W710 Travel photography information
57
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than others (114g)
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography advice
Sony W710 Landscape photography advice
33
good sized screen (3")
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging information
Sony W710 Vlogging information
25
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
34
really wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Nikon L24 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Sony W710
 Nikon Coolpix L24Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L24 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-02-09 2013-01-08
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photos 240 photos
Battery form 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $119 $90