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Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L24

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L24 Key Specs

Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Older Model is Canon G9 X
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
  • Introduced February 2011
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Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L24 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon G9 X II versus Nikon L24, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and L24 (14MP) and the G9 X II (1") and L24 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The G9 X II was revealed 5 years later than the L24 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G9 X II scores versus the L24 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Nikon L24

 G9 X II L24 
IntroducedJanuary 2017February 2011More recent by 72 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Canon G9 X II

 L24 G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Nikon L24

 G9 X II L24 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X II provides outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon L24 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the G9 X II against the L24.

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L24 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and L24 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L24 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and L24.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon G9 X II will provide greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer G9 X II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L24 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II Portrait photography factors
Nikon L24 Portrait photography factors
65
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Street photography camera
Nikon L24 as a Street photography camera
80
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
no moving screen
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G9 X II
Sports photography with Nikon L24
59
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking focus
not so great battery power (235 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II Travel photography advice
Nikon L24 Travel photography advice
78
lighter than average in class (206g)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
not so great battery power (235 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
57
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography information
Nikon L24 Landscape photography information
70
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery power (235 per charge)
33
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G9 X II
Vlogging with Nikon L24
39
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (206g)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
25
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon G9 X II vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Nikon L24
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IINikon Coolpix L24
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Nikon Coolpix L24
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-01-04 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2-4.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.2 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 pounds) 182g (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 522 not tested
Other
Battery life 235 photos 220 photos
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $530 $119