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Nikon L24 vs Sony WX70

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon L24 vs Sony WX70 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 WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Nikon L24 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon L24 and Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L24 was launched 11 months prior to the WX70 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the L24 grades versus the WX70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Sony WX70

 L24 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Nikon L24

 WX70 L24 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2011Fresher by 11 months
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Sony WX70

 L24 WX70 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon L24 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L24 provides 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) while the Sony WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L24 and Sony WX70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the L24 and the WX70.

Nikon L24 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L24 and WX70 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L24 and WX70.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX70 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older L24 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L24 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography details
Sony WX70 Portrait photography details
33
MP count good (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography information
Sony WX70 Street photography information
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L24
Sports photography with Sony WX70
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX70 Travel photography highlights
57
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
offers touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography details
Sony WX70 Landscape photography details
32
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging features
Sony WX70 Vlogging features
25
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
36
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon L24 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Sony WX70
 Nikon Coolpix L24Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L24 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-09 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lb) 114 gr (0.25 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 Overall 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 photos 240 photos
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $119 $242