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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L110

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L110 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released February 2009
Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Old Model is Nikon L100
  • Successor is Nikon L120
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L110 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Canon A1100 IS versus Nikon L110, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the L110 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was unveiled 11 months before the L110 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A1100 IS matches up vs the L110 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Nikon L110

 A1100 IS L110 

Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Canon A1100 IS

 L110 A1100 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2009More modern by 11 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k115kSharper screen (+345k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Nikon L110

 A1100 IS L110 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L110 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A1100 IS offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon L110 has sizing of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs).

Compare the Canon A1100 IS versus Nikon L110 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the A1100 IS compared to the L110.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L110 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and L110 is 93 and 77 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L110 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L110 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A1100 IS and L110.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos although you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged A1100 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L110 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L110 as a Portrait photography camera
26
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography info
Nikon L110 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography details
Nikon L110 Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1100 IS
Travel photography with Nikon L110
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
54
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon L110 Landscape photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
35
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging info
Nikon L110 Vlogging info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
25
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Nikon L110
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISNikon Coolpix L110
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Nikon Coolpix L110
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-18 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 115k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 13.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 406 grams (0.90 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1")
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 ID 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $160 $280