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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon L24

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon L24 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
  • Released February 2011
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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon L24 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon A3200 IS versus Nikon L24, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the L24 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was revealed very close to the L24 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the A3200 IS scores versus the L24 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Nikon L24

 A3200 IS L24 

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Canon A3200 IS

 L24 A3200 IS 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Nikon L24

 A3200 IS L24 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2011Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A3200 IS has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A3200 IS against the L24.

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon L24 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and L24 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon L24 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and L24.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon L24 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon L24 Portrait photography factors
33
decent MP (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon L24 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L24 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon L24 Travel photography advice
72
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
57
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3200 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon L24
42
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
33
nice screen size (3")
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging features
Nikon L24 Vlogging features
34
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
25
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Nikon L24
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISNikon Coolpix L24
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Nikon Coolpix L24
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 149 grams (0.33 pounds) 182 grams (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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
Form of battery - AA
Battery model NB-8L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $230 $119