Canon G12 vs Nikon L24
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Canon G12 vs Nikon L24 Key Specs
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- 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
- Revealed February 2011
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Below is a extended overview of the Canon G12 vs Nikon L24, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and L24 (14MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and L24 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe G12 was launched very close to the L24 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G12 matches up against the L24 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Nikon L24
| G12 | L24 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Canon G12
| L24 | G12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Nikon L24
| G12 | L24 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | February 2011 | Same generation |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon G12 vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 has physical dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Nikon L24 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the G12 vs the L24.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and L24 is 83 and 93 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and L24.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G12 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon L24 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively.
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Canon G12 vs Nikon L24 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G12 | Nikon Coolpix L24 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G12 | Nikon Coolpix L24 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-19 | 2011-02-09 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | Expeed C2 |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 37-134mm (3.6x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.1-6.7 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 7.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 401 grams (0.88 pounds) | 182 grams (0.40 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 47 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 161 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 pictures | 220 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | AA |
| Battery model | NB-7L | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $600 | $119 |