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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L110

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L110 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Succeeded the Nikon L100
  • Renewed by Nikon L120
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L110 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L110, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the L110 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was released within a month of the L110 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A3000 IS scores versus the L110 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Nikon L110

 A3000 IS L110 

Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Canon A3000 IS

 L110 A3000 IS 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Nikon L110

 A3000 IS L110 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2010Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L110 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A3000 IS enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Nikon L110 has measurements of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A3000 IS versus the L110.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L110 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and L110 is 94 and 77 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L110 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L110 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and L110.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon L110 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L110 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon L110 Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography advice
Nikon L110 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3000 IS
Sports photography with Nikon L110
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3000 IS
Travel photography with Nikon L110
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
54
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography details
Nikon L110 Landscape photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
35
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3000 IS
Vlogging with Nikon L110
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
25
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Nikon L110
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISNikon Coolpix L110
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Nikon Coolpix L110
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-05 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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 range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 13.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 406 grams (0.90 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 NB-8L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $240 $280