Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon L24
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon L24 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Announced August 2010
- Updated by Canon SX150 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
- Launched February 2011

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon L24 Overview
Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX130 IS versus Nikon L24, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the L24 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX130 IS was launched 5 months earlier than the L24 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX130 IS matches up against the L24 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon L24 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Nikon Coolpix L24. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Nikon L24 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Nikon L24
SX130 IS | L24 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Canon SX130 IS
L24 | SX130 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon L24
SX130 IS | L24 | |||
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Launched | August 2010 | ![]() | February 2011 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS has physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and 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).
Contrast the Canon SX130 IS versus Nikon L24 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX130 IS against the L24.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and L24 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and L24.
All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon L24 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.

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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon L24 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Nikon Coolpix L24 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Nikon Coolpix L24 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-08-19 | 2011-02-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 37-134mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.1-6.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 308g (0.68 lb) | 182g (0.40 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 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 |
Form of battery | - | AA |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $250 | $119 |