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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L24

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L24 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
Nikon L24
(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 A3000 IS vs Nikon L24 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon A3000 IS versus Nikon L24, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and L24 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was revealed 13 months before the L24 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A3000 IS scores vs the L24 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Nikon L24

 A3000 IS L24 

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Canon A3000 IS

 L24 A3000 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Nikon L24

 A3000 IS L24 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A3000 IS has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Nikon L24 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A3000 IS versus the L24.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L24 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and L24 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L24 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 IS and L24.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon L24 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older A3000 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L24 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L24 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography information
Nikon L24 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon L24 Sports photography factors
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon L24 Travel photography highlights
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
57
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon L24 Landscape photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
33
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging highlights
Nikon L24 Vlogging highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
25
includes face detect focus
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Nikon L24
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISNikon Coolpix L24
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Nikon Coolpix L24
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2011-02-09
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG 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 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 182 grams (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images
Battery format - AA
Battery model NB-8L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $240 $119