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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon L24

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon L24 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(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
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
  • Launched February 2011
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Nikon L24

 SX130 IS L24 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Canon SX130 IS

 L24 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon L24

 SX130 IS L24 
LaunchedAugust 2010February 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon L24 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon L24 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon L24 Portrait photography advice
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography advice
Nikon L24 Street photography advice
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography information
Nikon L24 Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography info
Nikon L24 Travel photography info
61
lighter than competition (308 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
57
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon L24 Landscape photography information
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
33
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon L24 Vlogging advice
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
25
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Nikon L24
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISNikon Coolpix L24
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