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Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon L24

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon L24 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(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
Nikon L24
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Nikon L24

 SX500 IS L24 
ReleasedAugust 2012February 2011More modern by 19 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Canon SX500 IS

 L24 SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Nikon L24

 SX500 IS L24 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon L24 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon L24 Portrait photography details
46
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/1,600 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
decent MP (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon L24 as a Street photography camera
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Sports photography details
Nikon L24 Sports photography details
44
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (195 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon L24 Travel photography advice
59
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery (195 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
57
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon L24 Landscape photography advice
46
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery (195 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
33
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon L24 Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
25
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Nikon L24
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISNikon Coolpix L24
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