Canon A1300 vs Nikon L24

Below, we are looking at the Canon A1300 vs Nikon L24, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the L24 (14MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was launched 13 months after the L24 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the A1300 scores vs the L24 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Nikon Coolpix L24. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A1300 Gallery and Nikon L24 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A1300 has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Nikon L24 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1300 vs Nikon L24 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A1300 and the L24.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and L24 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and L24.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon A1300 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer A1300 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.