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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L24

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L24 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX200 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX230 HS
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
  • Revealed February 2011
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L24 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX210 IS versus Nikon L24, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the L24 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was brought out 7 months prior to the L24 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX210 IS matches up against the L24 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Nikon L24

 SX210 IS L24 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Canon SX210 IS

 L24 SX210 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2011June 2010More recent by 7 months

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon L24

 SX210 IS L24 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS has got outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Nikon L24 has proportions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX210 IS against the L24.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L24 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and L24 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L24 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and L24.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of images however you need to take the age of the cameras into account. The older SX210 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L24 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon L24 Portrait photography factors
38
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX210 IS
Street photography with Nikon L24
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX210 IS
Sports photography with Nikon L24
43
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography info
Nikon L24 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition (220g)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
57
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon L24 Landscape photography information
48
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
33
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX210 IS
Vlogging with Nikon L24
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
25
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Nikon L24
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISNikon Coolpix L24
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Nikon Coolpix L24
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 grams (0.49 lb) 182 grams (0.40 lb)
Physical 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 All around 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 photos
Battery type - AA
Battery ID NB-5L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $226 $119