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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L24

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L24 Key Specs

Canon SD960 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
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
  • Revealed February 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L24 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L24, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the L24 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was introduced 24 months before the L24 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SD960 IS grades vs the L24 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Nikon L24

 SD960 IS L24 

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Canon SD960 IS

 L24 SD960 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2011February 2009Fresher by 24 months
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Nikon L24

 SD960 IS L24 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD960 IS has got outside dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon L24 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SD960 IS against the L24.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L24 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and L24 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L24 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and L24.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon L24 to provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SD960 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L24 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD960 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon L24
26
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD960 IS
Street photography with Nikon L24
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon L24 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L24 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon L24 Landscape photography factors
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
32
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L24 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
25
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Nikon L24
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISNikon Coolpix L24
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Nikon Coolpix L24
Also called Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 gr (0.32 lbs) 182 gr (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (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 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 shots
Battery style - AA
Battery ID NB-4L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price - $119