Nikon L24 vs Sony WX30
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
30
93 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
30
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
41 Overall
39
96 Imaging
39 Features
41 Overall
39
Nikon L24 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
Nikon L24
(Full Review)
(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 WX30
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed July 2011
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Below, we are reviewing the Nikon L24 versus Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the L24 scores vs the WX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Sony WX30
| L24 | WX30 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Nikon L24
| WX30 | L24 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L24 and Sony WX30
| L24 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2011 |  | July 2011 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Nikon L24 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L24 features outer dimensions 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 WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the L24 vs the WX30.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L24 and WX30 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Nikon L24 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L24 and WX30.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX30 to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.
Nikon L24 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Nikon L24 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sony WX30 Street photography highlights
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sony WX30 Sports photography info
good resolution (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Nikon L24
Travel photography with Sony WX30
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape photography with Nikon L24
Landscape photography with Sony WX30
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Nikon L24 Vlogging factors
Sony WX30 Vlogging factors
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
reasonably wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon L24 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L24 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix L24 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-02-09 | 2011-07-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed C2 | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 37-134mm (3.6x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 182 grams (0.40 lb) | 117 grams (0.26 lb) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 photos | 250 photos |
| Battery form | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $119 | $259 |