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Canon D30 vs Nikon L24

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon D30 vs Nikon L24 Key Specs

Canon D30
(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
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
  • Launched February 2011
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Nikon L24

 D30 L24 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2011More recent by 37 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Canon D30

 L24 D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and Nikon L24

 D30 L24 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon D30 vs Nikon L24 size comparison

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

Canon D30 vs Nikon L24 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D30
Portrait photography with Nikon L24
33
you can focus manually
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
decent MP (14MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography info
Nikon L24 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D30
Sports photography with Nikon L24
36
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L24 as a Travel photography camera
60
weather proof
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
57
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D30
Landscape photography with Nikon L24
44
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
33
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging features
Nikon L24 Vlogging features
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
25
provides face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon D30 vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Nikon L24
 Canon PowerShot D30Nikon Coolpix L24
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