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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
37

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).

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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
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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