Canon S200 vs Nikon L24

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon S200 and Nikon L24, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and L24 (14MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and L24 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The S200 was launched 3 years later than the L24 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S200 matches up vs the L24 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S200 & Nikon Coolpix L24. The complete galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery & Nikon L24 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon S200 provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Nikon L24 has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S200 vs the L24.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and L24 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S200 and L24.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S200 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon L24 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger S200 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.