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Nikon L24 vs Sony WX50

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Nikon L24 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Launched February 2011
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon L24 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon L24 versus Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L24 was unveiled 11 months before the WX50 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the L24 scores versus the WX50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Sony WX50

		

		

			
 L24 WX50 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Nikon L24

		

		

			
 WX50 L24 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2011Fresher by 11 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon L24 and Sony WX50

		

		

			
 L24 WX50 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display  Neither includes Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon L24 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. 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 WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Nikon L24 versus Sony WX50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the L24 against the WX50.
Nikon L24 vs Sony WX50 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L24 and WX50 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Nikon L24 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon L24 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L24 and WX50.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX50 to give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older L24 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Nikon L24 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon L24 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon L24 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon L24 Portrait photography features
Sony WX50 Portrait photography features
33
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
34
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 features face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Nikon L24 Street photography info
Sony WX50 Street photography info
47
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (117 grams)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Nikon L24 Sports photography details
Sony WX50 Sports photography details
26
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
44
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon L24 Travel photography factors
Sony WX50 Travel photography factors
57
 decent MP (14MP)
 flash built-in
 no Time Lapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not the best (37mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
 lighter than others in class (117g)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
 Nikon L24 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX50 as a Landscape photography camera
33
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 decent MP (14MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (37mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 manual mode not available
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 no Time Lapse recording
38
 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 lack of manual exposure
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 no Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Nikon L24 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX50 Vlogging highlights
25
 comes with face detection focus
 wide angle not the best (37mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
 no external mic support
35
 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others in class (117g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 no mic socket
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Nikon L24 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Sony WX50
 Nikon Coolpix L24Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-09 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology TFT LCD Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lb) 117 gr (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 shots 240 shots
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $119 $250