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Canon N vs Nikon L24

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon N vs Nikon L24 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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 N vs Nikon L24 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon N vs Nikon L24, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the N (12MP) and the L24 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The N was announced 24 months after the L24 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the N grades vs the L24 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Nikon L24

 N L24 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2011More modern by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Canon N

 L24 N 
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon N and Nikon L24

 N L24 
Manually focus No manual focus

Canon N vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon N comes with physical measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon L24 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon N vs Nikon L24 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the N and the L24.

Canon N vs Nikon L24 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N and L24 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon N vs Nikon L24 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the N and L24.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon L24 to deliver more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher N will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon N vs Nikon L24 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography factors
Nikon L24 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography features
Nikon L24 Street photography features
65
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography details
Nikon L24 Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography factors
Nikon L24 Travel photography factors
61
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (200 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
57
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L24 as a Landscape photography camera
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
33
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging factors
Nikon L24 Vlogging factors
72
decently wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have external microphone jack
25
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Canon N vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Nikon L24
 Canon PowerShot NNikon Coolpix L24
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot N Nikon Coolpix L24
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 2248 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II G touch TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195g (0.43 pounds) 182g (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs 220 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-9L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $299 $119