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Canon G15 vs Nikon L110

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon G15 vs Nikon L110 Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Old Model is Canon G12
  • Refreshed by Canon G16
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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Replaced the Nikon L100
  • Newer Model is Nikon L120
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Canon G15 vs Nikon L110 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon G15 versus Nikon L110, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the L110 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the G15 (1/1.7") and L110 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The G15 was announced 2 years after the L110 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the G15 scores versus the L110 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Nikon L110

 G15 L110 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012February 2010Newer by 32 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Canon G15

 L110 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Nikon L110

 G15 L110 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon G15 vs Nikon L110 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G15 has got outer measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Nikon L110 has dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the G15 compared to the L110.

Canon G15 vs Nikon L110 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and L110 is 86 and 77 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Nikon L110 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Nikon L110 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G15 and L110.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The G15 includes the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF easier. The fresher G15 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G15 vs Nikon L110 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Nikon L110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Nikon L110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G15
Portrait photography with Nikon L110
48
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G15
Street photography with Nikon L110
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (352 grams)
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L110 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (350 shots)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography highlights
Nikon L110 Travel photography highlights
61
good battery pack (350 per charge)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (352 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L110 Landscape photography factors
55
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
35
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging details
Nikon L110 Vlogging details
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition in class (352 grams)
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon G15 vs Nikon L110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Nikon L110
 Canon PowerShot G15Nikon Coolpix L110
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot G15 Nikon Coolpix L110
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-09-17 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 13.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352g (0.78 pounds) 406g (0.90 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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