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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L24

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L24 Key Specs

Canon SD3500 IS
(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
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 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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Nikon L24

 SD3500 IS L24 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 L24 SD3500 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2011February 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon L24

 SD3500 IS L24 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L24 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and L24 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L24 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon L24 Portrait photography factors
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography features
Nikon L24 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Sports photography with Nikon L24
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon L24 Travel photography factors
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon L24
42
rather wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
33
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging features
Nikon L24 Vlogging features
31
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
25
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon L24
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISNikon Coolpix L24
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