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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L110

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L110 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Older Model is Nikon L100
  • Refreshed by Nikon L120
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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L110 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon A2100 IS and Nikon L110, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the L110 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A2100 IS was manufactured 11 months earlier than the L110 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A2100 IS grades versus the L110 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Nikon L110

 A2100 IS L110 

Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Canon A2100 IS

 L110 A2100 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 11 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Nikon L110

 A2100 IS L110 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L110 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A2100 IS offers outside measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Canon A2100 IS and Nikon L110 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A2100 IS and the L110.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L110 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and L110 is 92 and 77 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L110 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L110 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A2100 IS and L110.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of images however you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older A2100 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L110 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L110 as a Portrait photography camera
26
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2100 IS
Street photography with Nikon L110
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L110 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon L110 Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
54
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon L110 Landscape photography information
32
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
35
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging highlights
Nikon L110 Vlogging highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
25
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Nikon L110
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISNikon Coolpix L110
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Nikon Coolpix L110
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-18 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 13.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 gr (0.41 pounds) 406 gr (0.90 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 One One
Launch cost $220 $280