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Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon L24

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon L24 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released March 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX260 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX280 HS
Nikon L24
(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
  • Revealed February 2011
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Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon L24 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX270 HS and Nikon L24, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the L24 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was revealed 2 years later than the L24 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX270 HS grades vs the L24 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Nikon L24

 SX270 HS L24 
RevealedMarch 2013February 2011Fresher by 26 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Canon SX270 HS

 L24 SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Nikon L24

 SX270 HS L24 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS features exterior measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst 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, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX270 HS versus the L24.

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon L24 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and L24 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon L24 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and L24.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon L24 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer SX270 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon L24 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L24 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
provides face detection focusing
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
decent MP (14MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography advice
Nikon L24 Street photography advice
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography features
Nikon L24 Sports photography features
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
26
decent MP (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography info
Nikon L24 Travel photography info
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lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (210 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L24 Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
32
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Vlogging highlights
Nikon L24 Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (233g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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has face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Nikon L24
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSNikon Coolpix L24
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Nikon Coolpix L24
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-03-21 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233 gr (0.51 pounds) 182 gr (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 210 pictures 220 pictures
Style of battery 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $284 $119