Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon L24

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX120 IS and Nikon L24, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and L24 (14MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and L24 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The SX120 IS was announced 17 months prior to the L24 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX120 IS matches up versus the L24 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Nikon Coolpix L24. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Nikon L24 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS has external measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Nikon L24 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check the Canon SX120 IS and Nikon L24 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX120 IS and the L24.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and L24 is 87 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and L24.

All in all, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Nikon L24 will deliver extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.