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Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon L110

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon L110 Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(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
Nikon L110
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Nikon L110

 A3500 IS L110 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2010Newer by 36 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Canon A3500 IS

 L110 A3500 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Nikon L110

 A3500 IS L110 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon L110 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon L110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon L110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon L110 Portrait photography details
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decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography information
Nikon L110 Street photography information
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3500 IS
Sports photography with Nikon L110
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 shots)
has no phase detect AF
34
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography features
Nikon L110 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
supports touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon L110 Landscape photography factors
41
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
35
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging info
Nikon L110 Vlogging info
34
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
25
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon L110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Nikon L110
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISNikon Coolpix L110
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