Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon L24
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Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon L24 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 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.
Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon L24 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS and Nikon Coolpix L24. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD990 IS Gallery and Nikon L24 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD990 IS over the Nikon L24
SD990 IS | L24 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Canon SD990 IS
L24 | SD990 IS | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | September 2008 | Fresher by 29 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon SD990 IS and Nikon L24
SD990 IS | L24 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD990 IS vs Nikon L24 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS | Nikon Coolpix L24 | |
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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 |