The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR and the Nikon 10-24mm f3-5-4.5G ED for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Nikon 10-24mm f3-5-4.5G ED is the longer of the two lenses at 87mm. The Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR with a length of 73mm, is 14mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 10-24mm f3-5-4.5G ED also has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR's 77mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR weighs 230g, which means it is 230g (50%) lighter than the Nikon 10-24mm f3-5-4.5G ED which has a weight of 460g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Zoom Lenses in Nikon F (DX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Ultra-Wideangle Lenses in Nikon F (DX) Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Nikon 10-24mm f3-5-4.5G ED has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 10-24mm f3-5-4.5G ED:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR and the Nikon 10-24mm f3-5-4.5G ED has the same Nikon F (DX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (DX) lenses are Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600.
Focal Range
Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR has a focal range of 10-20mm and
2.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
15-30mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Nikon 10-24mm f3-5-4.5G ED has a focal range of 10-24mm and 2.4X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 15-36mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.