Canon A495 vs Nikon L24

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon A495 vs Nikon L24, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and L24 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A495 was released 13 months prior to the L24 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A495 scores against the L24 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A495 and Nikon Coolpix L24. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A495 Gallery and Nikon L24 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A495 features outside dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon L24 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A495 vs Nikon L24 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A495 against the L24.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A495 and L24 is 93 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A495 and L24.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon L24 to show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged A495 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.