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Nikon L24 vs Sony WX80

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Nikon L24 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Released February 2011
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon L24 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon L24 and Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L24 was revealed 23 months earlier than the WX80 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the L24 scores versus the WX80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Sony WX80

 L24 WX80 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Nikon L24

 WX80 L24 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2011Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Sony WX80

 L24 WX80 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon L24 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L24 features outside dimensions 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 WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L24 and Sony WX80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the L24 and the WX80.

Nikon L24 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and WX80 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L24 and WX80.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony WX80 to render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged L24 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L24 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX80 Portrait photography factors
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography advice
Sony WX80 Street photography advice
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition (124 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography information
Sony WX80 Sports photography information
26
MP count good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
57
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competition (124g)
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Landscape photography camera
33
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
39
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging information
Sony WX80 Vlogging information
25
provides face detect focus
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
35
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (124 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
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Nikon L24 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Sony WX80
 Nikon Coolpix L24Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L24 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-09 2013-01-08
Physical type 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lbs) 124 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical 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 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 pictures 240 pictures
Style of battery 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 feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $119 $276