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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon L24

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon L24 Key Specs

Canon Elph 115 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Other Name is IXUS 132 HS
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
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon L24 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Nikon L24, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the L24 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was brought out 24 months after the L24 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon Elph 115 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon L24 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Elph 115 IS scores against the L24 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Nikon L24

 Elph 115 IS L24 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2011Newer by 24 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 L24 Elph 115 IS 

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Nikon L24

 Elph 115 IS L24 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon Elph 115 IS provides exterior dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon L24 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Compare the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Nikon L24 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Elph 115 IS compared to the L24.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon L24 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Elph 115 IS and L24 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon L24 top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Elph 115 IS and L24.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon Elph 115 IS to give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer Elph 115 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon L24 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon L24 Portrait photography factors
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
good MP (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Street photography advice
Nikon L24 Street photography advice
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Sports photography with Nikon L24
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (170 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
good MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Travel photography with Nikon L24
63
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery (170 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
57
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon L24 Landscape photography advice
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery (170 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
33
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon Elph 115 IS
Vlogging with Nikon L24
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
25
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Nikon L24
 Canon Elph 115 ISNikon Coolpix L24
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon Elph 115 IS Nikon Coolpix L24
Also called IXUS 132 HS -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2011-02-09
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 5 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 182g (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 170 photographs 220 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-11L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $225 $119