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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L24

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L24 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L24 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon SD4000 IS versus Nikon L24, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and L24 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was unveiled 6 months prior to the L24 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SD4000 IS grades vs the L24 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Nikon L24

 SD4000 IS L24 

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 L24 SD4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon L24

 SD4000 IS L24 
IntroducedAugust 2010February 2011Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4000 IS has got outer dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon L24 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD4000 IS versus Nikon L24 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD4000 IS versus the L24.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L24 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and L24 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L24 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4000 IS and L24.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon L24 to resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L24 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L24 Portrait photography highlights
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
MP count decent (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography factors
Nikon L24 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography information
Nikon L24 Sports photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography details
Nikon L24 Travel photography details
64
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
57
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon L24 Landscape photography info
41
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
33
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging details
Nikon L24 Vlogging details
32
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
25
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon L24
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISNikon Coolpix L24
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Nikon Coolpix L24
Also called as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-08-02 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 182g (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 images
Battery type - AA
Battery model NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $119