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Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon L24

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon L24 Key Specs

Canon SD990 IS
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-133mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 205g - 98 x 62 x 28mm
  • Introduced September 2008
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 980 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
  • Introduced February 2011
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Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon L24 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Canon SD990 IS versus Nikon L24, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SD990 IS (15MP) and the L24 (14MP) is very similar but the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and L24 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD990 IS was manufactured 3 years prior to the L24 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SD990 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon L24 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the SD990 IS scores against the L24 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Nikon L24

 SD990 IS L24 

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Canon SD990 IS

 L24 SD990 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2011September 2008Fresher by 29 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Nikon L24

 SD990 IS L24 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD990 IS offers outer measurements of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 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 SD990 IS versus Nikon L24 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SD990 IS versus the L24.

Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon L24 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD990 IS and L24 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon L24 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD990 IS and L24.

Plainly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SD990 IS because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon SD990 IS will offer you more detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SD990 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon L24 sensor size comparison

Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Portrait photography features
Nikon L24 Portrait photography features
37
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
good MP (15 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks RAW support
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Street photography advice
Nikon L24 Street photography advice
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (205 grams)
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD990 IS
Sports photography with Nikon L24
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (15 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L24 as a Travel photography camera
57
good MP (15MP)
built-in flash
heavier than competition in class (205g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD990 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon L24 Landscape photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (15MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks RAW support
33
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD990 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L24 as a Vlogging camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (205g)
25
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD990 IS and Nikon L24
 Canon PowerShot SD990 ISNikon Coolpix L24
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Nikon Coolpix L24
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 980 IS -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2008-09-17 2011-02-09
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4416 x 3312 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-133mm (3.7x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 182g (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 62 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 photos
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID NB-5L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release - $119