Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L24

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon L24, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the L24 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was brought out 16 months after the L24 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX150 IS scores versus the L24 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Nikon Coolpix L24. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Nikon L24 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS comes with outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Nikon L24 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon L24 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX150 IS versus the L24.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and L24 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and L24.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of files however you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX150 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.