Canon D30 vs Nikon L24
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Canon D30 vs Nikon L24 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2014
(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
- Launched February 2011

Canon D30 vs Nikon L24 Overview
Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon D30 vs Nikon L24, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the L24 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The D30 was brought out 3 years later than the L24 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the D30 matches up vs the L24 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon D30 vs Nikon L24 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D30 and Nikon Coolpix L24. The entire galleries are provided at Canon D30 Gallery and Nikon L24 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Nikon L24
D30 | L24 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2011 | More recent by 37 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Canon D30
L24 | D30 |
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Common features in the Canon D30 and Nikon L24
D30 | L24 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Canon D30 vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon D30 enjoys physical measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon L24 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).
Analyze the Canon D30 vs Nikon L24 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the D30 against the L24.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and L24 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and L24.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L24 to show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher D30 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon D30 vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D30 vs Nikon L24 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D30 | Nikon Coolpix L24 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot D30 | Nikon Coolpix L24 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-02-12 | 2011-02-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 37-134mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | 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 diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 7.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 218 gr (0.48 pounds) | 182 gr (0.40 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" 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 | 300 pictures | 220 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $329 | $119 |