Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon L24
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Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon L24 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Launched August 2012
- Later Model is Canon SX510 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
- Released February 2011

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon L24 Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon SX500 IS and Nikon L24, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the L24 (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX500 IS was revealed 19 months after the L24 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX500 IS matches up vs the L24 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon L24 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Nikon Coolpix L24. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Nikon L24 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Nikon L24
SX500 IS | L24 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 19 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Canon SX500 IS
L24 | SX500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Nikon L24
SX500 IS | L24 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS provides outside measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 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).
Analyze the Canon SX500 IS and Nikon L24 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the L24.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and L24 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX500 IS and L24.
All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX500 IS to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger SX500 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon L24 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Nikon Coolpix L24 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Nikon Coolpix L24 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-08-21 | 2011-02-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 1 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 37-134mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.1-6.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/1600s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 341g (0.75 lbs) | 182g (0.40 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 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 | 195 photos | 220 photos |
Battery format | 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $299 | $119 |