Canon N vs Nikon L110
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Canon N vs Nikon L110 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Earlier Model is Nikon L100
- Replacement is Nikon L120

Canon N vs Nikon L110 Overview
Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon N versus Nikon L110, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the N (12MP) and the L110 (12MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The N was revealed 2 years later than the L110 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the N scores against the L110 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon N vs Nikon L110 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N & Nikon Coolpix L110. The full galleries are provided at Canon N Gallery & Nikon L110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Nikon L110
N | L110 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 36 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Canon N
L110 | N | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon N and Nikon L110
N | L110 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing |
Canon N vs Nikon L110 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon N has got outside measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon L110 has proportions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs).
Contrast the Canon N versus Nikon L110 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the N compared to the L110.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N and L110 is 93 and 77 respectively.

Canon N vs Nikon L110 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the N and L110.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent N is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon N vs Nikon L110 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N vs Nikon L110 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N | Nikon Coolpix L110 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot N | Nikon Coolpix L110 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2010-02-03 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | 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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-420mm (15.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G touch | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 13.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 195g (0.43 lb) | 406g (0.90 lb) |
Dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-9L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $299 | $280 |