Nikon L24 vs Sony WX5
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Nikon L24 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L24 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L24 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L24 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Sony WX5
L24 | WX5 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 8 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Nikon L24
WX5 | L24 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L24 and Sony WX5
L24 | WX5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L24 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L24 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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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 |