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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L24

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L24 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced May 2016
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
  • Released February 2011
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L24 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX620 HS versus Nikon L24, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and L24 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was brought out 5 years later than the L24 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX620 HS scores against the L24 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Nikon L24

 SX620 HS L24 
ReleasedMay 2016February 2011Fresher by 64 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Canon SX620 HS

 L24 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Nikon L24

 SX620 HS L24 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX620 HS features outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Nikon L24 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX620 HS versus the L24.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L24 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and L24 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L24 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and L24.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX620 HS to offer you more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L24 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography details
Nikon L24 Portrait photography details
44
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography advice
Nikon L24 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (182 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography features
Nikon L24 Sports photography features
48
amazing zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low fps (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography factors
Nikon L24 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than average in class (182 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (625mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
57
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX620 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon L24
50
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
33
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging factors
Nikon L24 Vlogging factors
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (182g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
25
includes face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Nikon L24
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSNikon Coolpix L24
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Nikon Coolpix L24
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-05-10 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ 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 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182g (0.40 lbs) 182g (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 295 shots 220 shots
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 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 card SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $279 $119