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Canon D30 vs Nikon L110

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
Portability
77
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Canon D30 vs Nikon L110 Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2014
Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Old Model is Nikon L100
  • Refreshed by Nikon L120
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Canon D30 vs Nikon L110 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon D30 versus Nikon L110, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the L110 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D30 was announced 4 years after the L110 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the D30 scores against the L110 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Nikon L110

 D30 L110 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2010More modern by 49 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Canon D30

 L110 D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and Nikon L110

 D30 L110 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon D30 vs Nikon L110 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon D30 provides exterior dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon L110 has proportions 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 differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the D30 against the L110.

Canon D30 vs Nikon L110 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and L110 is 91 and 77 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Nikon L110 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Nikon L110 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and L110.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer D30 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon D30 vs Nikon L110 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Nikon L110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Nikon L110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D30
Portrait photography with Nikon L110
33
you can focus manually
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography advice
Nikon L110 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography advice
Nikon L110 Sports photography advice
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
33
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L110 as a Travel photography camera
60
environment proof
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
54
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L110 Landscape photography highlights
44
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
34
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging advice
Nikon L110 Vlogging advice
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
25
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon D30 vs Nikon L110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Nikon L110
 Canon PowerShot D30Nikon Coolpix L110
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot D30 Nikon Coolpix L110
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-12 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 13.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lbs) 406 grams (0.90 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" 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 life 300 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $329 $280