Canon S110 vs Nikon L24

Following is a extended overview of the Canon S110 and Nikon L24, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the L24 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the S110 (1/1.7") and L24 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The S110 was introduced 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 we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S110 grades vs the L24 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S110 & Nikon Coolpix L24. The whole galleries are available at Canon S110 Gallery & Nikon L24 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon S110 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Nikon L24 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S110 and Nikon L24 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S110 compared to the L24.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S110 and L24 is 93 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S110 and L24.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S110 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon L24 will give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern S110 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.