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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L24

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L24 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Refreshed by Canon SX210 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 SX200 IS vs Nikon L24 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon SX200 IS versus Nikon L24, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the L24 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was unveiled 21 months before the L24 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX200 IS matches up against the L24 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon L24

 SX200 IS L24 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Canon SX200 IS

 L24 SX200 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2011May 2009Newer by 21 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon L24

 SX200 IS L24 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS has outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Nikon L24 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX200 IS against the L24.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L24 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and L24 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L24 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and L24.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon L24 to show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L24 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon L24 Portrait photography details
28
focusing manually
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
good MP (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography info
Nikon L24 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (247 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography info
Nikon L24 Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
good MP (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L24 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than others in class (247 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
57
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L24 as a Landscape photography camera
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
33
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
Vlogging with Nikon L24
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (247 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
25
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Nikon L24
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISNikon Coolpix L24
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Nikon Coolpix L24
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-05-14 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 247g (0.54 lbs) 182g (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 pictures
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID NB-5L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $329 $119