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Canon G15 vs Nikon L24

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon G15 vs Nikon L24 Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon G12
  • Successor is Canon G16
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
  • Announced February 2011
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Canon G15 vs Nikon L24 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon G15 vs Nikon L24, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the L24 (14MP) is very comparable but the G15 (1/1.7") and L24 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The G15 was brought out 20 months after the L24 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G15 scores against the L24 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Nikon L24

 G15 L24 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012February 2011More modern by 20 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Canon G15

 L24 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Nikon L24

 G15 L24 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon G15 vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon G15 provides outside measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Nikon L24 has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the G15 vs the L24.

Canon G15 vs Nikon L24 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and L24 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Nikon L24 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G15 and L24.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G15 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon L24 will show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern G15 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G15 vs Nikon L24 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L24 as a Portrait photography camera
48
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography factors
Nikon L24 Street photography factors
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (352g)
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography details
Nikon L24 Sports photography details
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
26
resolution is good (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography highlights
Nikon L24 Travel photography highlights
61
better than average battery power (350 shots)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (352g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
57
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L24 Landscape photography advice
55
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (350 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
33
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G15
Vlogging with Nikon L24
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (352 grams)
25
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
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Canon G15 vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Nikon L24
 Canon PowerShot G15Nikon Coolpix L24
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot G15 Nikon Coolpix L24
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-09-17 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT PureColor II G LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352 grams (0.78 pounds) 182 grams (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 220 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-10L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $499 $119