Nikon L24 vs Sony WX500

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Nikon L24 and Sony WX500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the L24 (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L24 was revealed 5 years earlier than the WX500 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the L24 matches up vs the WX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L24 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L24 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L24 has got external measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the L24 versus the WX500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L24 and WX500 is 93 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L24 and WX500.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony WX500 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older L24 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.