Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon L110
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Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon L110 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise 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
- Previous Model is Nikon L100
- Newer Model is Nikon L120

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon L110 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Canon A3500 IS and Nikon L110, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and L110 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A3500 IS was brought out 2 years after the L110 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A3500 IS grades vs the L110 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon L110 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS & Nikon Coolpix L110. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3500 IS Gallery & Nikon L110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Nikon L110
A3500 IS | L110 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 36 months |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Canon A3500 IS
L110 | A3500 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Nikon L110
A3500 IS | L110 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon L110 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A3500 IS offers outer dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 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).
Take a look at the Canon A3500 IS and Nikon L110 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the A3500 IS vs the L110.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and L110 is 96 and 77 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon L110 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3500 IS and L110.
As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon A3500 IS to resolve greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger A3500 IS provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon L110 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon L110 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Nikon Coolpix L110 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Nikon Coolpix L110 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2010-02-03 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4 | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum 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 detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-420mm (15.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.4 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 13.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 gr (0.30 lb) | 406 gr (0.90 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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 life | 200 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $115 | $280 |