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Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon L24

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon L24 Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Revealed February 2011
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Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon L24 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Canon A3100 IS and Nikon L24, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the L24 (14MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was unveiled 13 months earlier than the L24 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A3100 IS scores against the L24 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Nikon L24

 A3100 IS L24 

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Canon A3100 IS

 L24 A3100 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Nikon L24

 A3100 IS L24 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A3100 IS comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Nikon L24 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3100 IS and Nikon L24 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A3100 IS versus the L24.

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon L24 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and L24 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon L24 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A3100 IS and L24.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon L24 to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older A3100 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon L24 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3100 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon L24
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3100 IS
Street photography with Nikon L24
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography features
Nikon L24 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L24 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
57
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L24 Landscape photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
33
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon L24 Vlogging factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
25
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Nikon L24
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISNikon Coolpix L24
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Nikon Coolpix L24
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 182 gr (0.40 pounds)
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 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
Battery form - AA
Battery ID NB-8L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $159 $119