Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon L24
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Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon L24 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Old Model is Canon SX230 HS
- New Model is Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2011

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon L24 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX240 HS and Nikon L24, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the L24 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX240 HS was launched 13 months after the L24 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX240 HS grades versus the L24 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon L24 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Nikon Coolpix L24. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Nikon L24 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Nikon L24
SX240 HS | L24 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | Newer by 13 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Canon SX240 HS
L24 | SX240 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Nikon L24
SX240 HS | L24 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS offers outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Nikon L24 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX240 HS and Nikon L24 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX240 HS against the L24.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and L24 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and L24.
As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon L24 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern SX240 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon L24 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Nikon Coolpix L24 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Nikon Coolpix L24 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2011-02-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 37-134mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.1-6.7 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | 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 rate | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 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 | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 224 gr (0.49 lb) | 182 gr (0.40 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 shots | 220 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | NB-6L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $0 | $119 |