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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L24

Portability
69
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L24 Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Previous Model is Canon SX520 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
  • Announced February 2011
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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L24 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon SX530 HS versus Nikon L24, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the L24 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was revealed 3 years after the L24 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L24 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX530 HS scores vs the L24 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Nikon L24

 SX530 HS L24 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2011Newer by 48 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Canon SX530 HS

 L24 SX530 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Nikon L24

 SX530 HS L24 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX530 HS has got external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Nikon L24 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX530 HS vs the L24.

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L24 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and L24 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L24 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX530 HS and L24.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX530 HS to show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher SX530 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L24 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX530 HS
Portrait photography with Nikon L24
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Street photography information
Nikon L24 Street photography information
47
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Sports photography info
Nikon L24 Sports photography info
51
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (1.6 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 shots)
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography highlights
Nikon L24 Travel photography highlights
55
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery pack (210 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
57
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography factors
Nikon L24 Landscape photography factors
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery pack (210 shots)
missing Timelapse function
33
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging highlights
Nikon L24 Vlogging highlights
29
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
25
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Nikon L24
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSNikon Coolpix L24
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Nikon Coolpix L24
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2011-02-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ 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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.6 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442g (0.97 pounds) 182g (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 pictures 220 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6LH 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $379 $119