Canon A1300 vs Nikon L24
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![Canon PowerShot A1300 front Canon PowerShot A1300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A1300/Canon-A1300-front.jpg)
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37 Features
20 Overall
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon L24 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced February 2012
(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
- Launched February 2011
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon L24 Overview
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.
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon L24 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Nikon L24
A1300 | L24 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Canon A1300
L24 | A1300 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Nikon L24
A1300 | L24 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon A1300 vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Canon A1300 vs Nikon L24 size comparison Canon A1300 vs Nikon L24 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A1300-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L24-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and L24 is 93 and 93 respectively.
![Canon A1300 vs Nikon L24 top view buttons comparison Canon A1300 vs Nikon L24 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A1300-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L24-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon A1300 vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Canon A1300 vs Nikon L24 sensor size comparison Canon A1300 vs Nikon L24 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A1300-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L24-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A1300 vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A1300 vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A1300 vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A1300-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L24-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon L24 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1300 | Nikon Coolpix L24 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Nikon Coolpix L24 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2011-02-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 37-134mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.1-6.7 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 174 gr (0.38 lb) | 182 gr (0.40 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 images | 220 images |
Battery type | AA | AA |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | 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 |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $119 | $119 |