Canon 400D vs Nikon L110

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon 400D versus Nikon L110, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 400D (10MP) and the L110 (12MP) is relatively close but the 400D (APS-C) and L110 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 400D was launched 4 years prior to the L110 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 400D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon L110 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 400D scores against the L110 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 400D and Nikon Coolpix L110. The complete galleries are available at Canon 400D Gallery and Nikon L110 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 400D has got external dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Nikon L110 has sizing of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 400D versus Nikon L110 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 400D and the L110.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 400D and L110 is 69 and 77 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 400D and L110.

All in all, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 400D because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon L110 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged 400D will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.