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Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon L24

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon L24 Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Introduced February 2011
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Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon L24 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon L24, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the L24 (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was unveiled 24 months later than the L24 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the A3500 IS matches up versus the L24 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Nikon L24

 A3500 IS L24 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2011Fresher by 24 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Canon A3500 IS

 L24 A3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Nikon L24

 A3500 IS L24 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3500 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon L24 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A3500 IS versus the L24.

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon L24 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and L24 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon L24 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A3500 IS and L24.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A3500 IS to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer A3500 IS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon L24 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography info
Nikon L24 Portrait photography info
35
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon L24 as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography highlights
Nikon L24 Sports photography highlights
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
26
MP count decent (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography info
Nikon L24 Travel photography info
68
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
offers touch focus
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3500 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon L24
42
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (200 per charge)
no Timelapse function
33
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon L24 Vlogging advice
34
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
25
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
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Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Nikon L24
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISNikon Coolpix L24
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Nikon Coolpix L24
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 182 grams (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 200 pictures 220 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-11L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $115 $119