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Canon N100 vs Nikon L24

Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon N100 vs Nikon L24 Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Launched January 2014
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
  • Launched February 2011
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Canon N100 vs Nikon L24 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon N100 and Nikon L24, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the L24 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the N100 (1/1.7") and L24 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The N100 was launched 2 years after the L24 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the N100 grades vs the L24 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Nikon L24

 N100 L24 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2011Newer by 36 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Canon N100

 L24 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Nikon L24

 N100 L24 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon N100 features exterior measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Nikon L24 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the N100 versus the L24.

Canon N100 vs Nikon L24 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and L24 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Nikon L24 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the N100 and L24.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The N100 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon L24 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher N100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon N100 vs Nikon L24 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography details
Nikon L24 Portrait photography details
34
you can focus manually
has face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no RAW files
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L24 as a Street photography camera
64
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (289 grams)
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon N100
Sports photography with Nikon L24
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (330 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
decent MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon N100
Travel photography with Nikon L24
65
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
comes with touch to focus
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (289g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
57
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L24 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (330 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
33
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging factors
Nikon L24 Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
does have microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competition in class (289g)
25
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon N100 vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Nikon L24
 Canon PowerShot N100Nikon Coolpix L24
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot N100 Nikon Coolpix L24
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-06 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
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 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289g (0.64 lbs) 182g (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 220 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-12L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $349 $119