Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L24
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L24 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 160g - 99 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Also Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
(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
Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L24 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon L24, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the L24 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SD3500 IS was revealed 12 months before the L24 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SD3500 IS matches up versus the L24 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L24 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Nikon Coolpix L24. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Nikon L24 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Nikon L24
SD3500 IS | L24 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Canon SD3500 IS
L24 | SD3500 IS | |||
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Launched | February 2011 | February 2010 | Fresher by 12 months |
Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon L24
SD3500 IS | L24 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD3500 IS has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 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).
See the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon L24 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SD3500 IS vs the L24.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and L24 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD3500 IS and L24.
As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of images although you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older SD3500 IS will be behind in sensor technology.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L24 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Nikon Coolpix L24 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Nikon Coolpix L24 |
Also referred to as | IXUS 210 / IXY 10S | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-02-08 | 2011-02-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 37-134mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.1-6.7 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 7.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160 gr (0.35 pounds) | 182 gr (0.40 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 | - | 220 photos |
Battery format | - | AA |
Battery ID | NB-6L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | - | $119 |