Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L24
92 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L24 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
- Revealed February 2009
(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
- Introduced February 2011

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L24 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Canon A2100 IS versus Nikon L24, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the L24 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The A2100 IS was manufactured 24 months earlier than the L24 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A2100 IS scores against the L24 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L24 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Nikon Coolpix L24. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Nikon L24 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Nikon L24
A2100 IS | L24 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Canon A2100 IS
L24 | A2100 IS | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Nikon L24
A2100 IS | L24 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS offers outer measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Nikon L24 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).
Compare the Canon A2100 IS versus Nikon L24 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A2100 IS vs the L24.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and L24 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2100 IS and L24.
All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon L24 to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older A2100 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L24 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Nikon Coolpix L24 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Nikon Coolpix L24 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-02-18 | 2011-02-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-216mm (6.0x) | 37-134mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.1-6.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 7.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 185g (0.41 lb) | 182g (0.40 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 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 | - | 220 photographs |
Battery type | - | AA |
Battery model | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $220 | $119 |