Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L24
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L24 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L24 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Nikon Coolpix L24. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Nikon L24 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Nikon L24
SX210 IS | L24 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Canon SX210 IS
L24 | SX210 IS | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 7 months |
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon L24
SX210 IS | L24 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
See the Canon SX210 IS versus Nikon L24 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L24 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Nikon Coolpix L24 | |
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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 |