Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L110
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L110 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L110 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS & Nikon Coolpix L110. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A3000 IS Gallery & Nikon L110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Nikon L110
A3000 IS | L110 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Canon A3000 IS
L110 | A3000 IS | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Nikon L110
A3000 IS | L110 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L110 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L110 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Nikon Coolpix L110 | |
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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 |