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Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L24

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L24 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Nikon L24
(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
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Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L24 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L24, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the L24 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was revealed 13 months later than the L24 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the A4000 IS grades against the L24 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Nikon L24

 A4000 IS L24 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2011More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Canon A4000 IS

 L24 A4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Nikon L24

 A4000 IS L24 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A4000 IS has outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A4000 IS against the L24.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L24 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and L24 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L24 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A4000 IS and L24.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon A4000 IS to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger A4000 IS provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L24 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography info
Nikon L24 Portrait photography info
34
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon L24 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography features
Nikon L24 Sports photography features
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (175 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L24 as a Travel photography camera
62
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (175 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A4000 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon L24
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (175 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
33
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon L24 Vlogging factors
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
25
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
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Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Nikon L24
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISNikon Coolpix L24
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Nikon Coolpix L24
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 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 145g (0.32 lbs) 182g (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 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 All around 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 175 photographs 220 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-11L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $199 $119