Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L24

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX600 HS versus Nikon L24, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the L24 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was released 2 years later than the L24 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX600 HS grades versus the L24 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Nikon Coolpix L24. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Nikon L24 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS has got outer dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Nikon L24 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX600 HS versus Nikon L24 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX600 HS against the L24.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and L24 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and L24.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX600 HS to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern SX600 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.