Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon L24
95 Imaging
34 Features
28 Overall
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93 Imaging
36 Features
20 Overall
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Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon L24 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 100 x 53 x 23mm
- Announced August 2009
- Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 200 IS
(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
- Announced February 2011
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Here, we are contrasting the Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon L24, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the L24 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SD980 IS was revealed 17 months before the L24 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SD980 IS grades against the L24 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS & Nikon Coolpix L24. The full galleries are available at Canon SD980 IS Gallery & Nikon L24 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Nikon L24
| SD980 IS | L24 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Canon SD980 IS
| L24 | SD980 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2011 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 17 months |
Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Nikon L24
| SD980 IS | L24 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD980 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Nikon L24 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD980 IS against the L24.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and L24 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD980 IS and L24.
Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L24 to offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD980 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Canon SD980 IS vs Nikon L24 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Nikon Coolpix L24 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Nikon Coolpix L24 |
| Also called as | Digital IXUS 200 IS | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-08-19 | 2011-02-09 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 37-134mm (3.6x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.1-6.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/3000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.50 m | 7.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 150 gr (0.33 lb) | 182 gr (0.40 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 53 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 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 pictures |
| Type of battery | - | AA |
| Battery ID | NB-6L | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | - | $119 |