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Nikon L24 vs Sony WX5

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Nikon L24 vs Sony WX5 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
  • Announced February 2011
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released July 2010
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Nikon L24 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon L24 vs Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L24 was introduced 8 months later than the WX5 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the L24 matches up versus the WX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Sony WX5

 L24 WX5 
ReleasedFebruary 2011July 2010Fresher by 8 months
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Nikon L24

 WX5 L24 
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Sony WX5

 L24 WX5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon L24 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L24 offers outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L24 vs Sony WX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the L24 and the WX5.

Nikon L24 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L24 and WX5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L24 and WX5.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon L24 to result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern L24 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon L24 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography features
Sony WX5 Portrait photography features
33
good resolution (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L24
Street photography with Sony WX5
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L24
Sports photography with Sony WX5
26
good resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L24
Travel photography with Sony WX5
57
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography features
Sony WX5 Landscape photography features
33
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
37
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging features
Sony WX5 Vlogging features
25
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Nikon L24 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Sony WX5
 Nikon Coolpix L24Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L24 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-09 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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) 146 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $119 $250