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Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon L110

Portability
55
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon EOS 5D Mark III front
 
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon L110 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
  • 22MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Older Model is Canon 5D MII
  • Replacement is Canon 5D MIV
Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Old Model is Nikon L100
  • Updated by Nikon L120
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Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon L110 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon L110, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and L110 (12MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and L110 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 5D MIII was introduced 2 years after the L110 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5D MIII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon L110 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 5D MIII scores versus the L110 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIII over the Nikon L110

 5D MIII L110 
RevealedMay 2012February 2010More modern by 28 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Canon 5D MIII

 L110 5D MIII 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIII and Nikon L110

 5D MIII L110 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon L110 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D MIII provides physical dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the Nikon L110 has proportions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs).

Look at the Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon L110 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the 5D MIII against the L110.

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon L110 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIII and L110 is 55 and 77 respectively.

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon L110 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon L110 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIII and L110.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIII having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 5D MIII will provide extra detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern 5D MIII is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon L110 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon L110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon L110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 5D MIII
Portrait photography with Nikon L110
80
focusing manually
good resolution (22MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIII as a Street photography camera
Nikon L110 as a Street photography camera
58
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (950g)
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Sports photography information
Nikon L110 Sports photography information
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (22MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
34
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Travel photography information
Nikon L110 Travel photography information
51
weather proof
good resolution (22 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (950 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
54
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Landscape photography information
Nikon L110 Landscape photography information
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
good resolution (22 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
35
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 5D MIII
Vlogging with Nikon L110
27
offers face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (950g)
25
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Canon 5D MIII vs Nikon L110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIII and Nikon L110
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IIINikon Coolpix L110
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 5D Mark III Nikon Coolpix L110
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-05-22 2010-02-03
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5+ Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 22MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5760 x 3840 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 61 -
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 13.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 950 gr (2.09 lb) 406 gr (0.90 lb)
Dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 81 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2293 not tested
Other
Battery life 950 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Dual One
Price at release $2,780 $280