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Canon G12 vs Nikon L24

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon G12 vs Nikon L24 Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon G11
  • Successor is Canon G15
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
  • Revealed February 2011
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Canon G12 vs Nikon L24 Overview

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.

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The 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 typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Canon G12

 L24 G12 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon G12 and Nikon L24

 G12 L24 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2011Same 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.

Canon G12 vs Nikon L24 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and L24 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Nikon L24 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon G12 vs Nikon L24 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography info
Nikon L24 Portrait photography info
47
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography details
Nikon L24 Street photography details
64
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (401g)
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography information
Nikon L24 Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G12
Travel photography with Nikon L24
60
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (401 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography information
Nikon L24 Landscape photography information
49
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse mode
33
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L24 as a Vlogging camera
60
fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than others in class (401 grams)
25
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon G12 vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Nikon L24
 Canon PowerShot G12Nikon 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