Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon L24
91 Imaging
36 Features
44 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
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Canon SX260 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
- 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Launched June 2012
- Older Model is Canon SX240 HS
- Later Model is Canon SX270 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
- Announced February 2011

Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon L24 Overview
Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX260 HS versus Nikon L24, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the L24 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX260 HS was manufactured 17 months after the L24 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX260 HS scores vs the L24 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon L24 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Nikon Coolpix L24. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Nikon L24 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Nikon L24
SX260 HS | L24 | |||
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Announced | June 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 17 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Canon SX260 HS
L24 | SX260 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Nikon L24
SX260 HS | L24 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS has got outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Nikon L24 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).
See the Canon SX260 HS versus Nikon L24 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX260 HS versus the L24.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and L24 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and L24.
As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon L24 to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern SX260 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon L24 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Nikon Coolpix L24 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Nikon Coolpix L24 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-06-04 | 2011-02-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 37-134mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.1-6.7 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 7.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 231 grams (0.51 pounds) | 182 grams (0.40 pounds) |
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 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 | 230 images | 220 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | NB-6L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $349 | $119 |