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Canon N100 vs Nikon L110

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
Portability
77
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Canon N100 vs Nikon L110 Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Released January 2014
Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Replaced the Nikon L100
  • Replacement is Nikon L120
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Canon N100 vs Nikon L110 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon N100 versus Nikon L110, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the L110 (12MP) is relatively close but the N100 (1/1.7") and L110 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The N100 was unveiled 3 years later than the L110 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the N100 matches up vs the L110 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Nikon L110

 N100 L110 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2010Fresher by 48 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Canon N100

 L110 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Nikon L110

 N100 L110 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Nikon L110 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon N100 has outer measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Nikon L110 has specifications of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs).

Examine the Canon N100 versus Nikon L110 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the N100 versus the L110.

Canon N100 vs Nikon L110 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and L110 is 89 and 77 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Nikon L110 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Nikon L110 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the N100 and L110.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The N100 has the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The more recent N100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon N100 vs Nikon L110 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Nikon L110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Nikon L110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L110 Portrait photography advice
33
focusing manually
includes face detection focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon N100
Street photography with Nikon L110
64
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others in class (289 grams)
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography info
Nikon L110 Sports photography info
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L110 as a Travel photography camera
65
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
offers touch focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (289 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
54
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 Landscape photography info
Nikon L110 Landscape photography info
48
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
34
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L110 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
includes external microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than others in class (289g)
25
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon N100 vs Nikon L110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Nikon L110
 Canon PowerShot N100Nikon Coolpix L110
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot N100 Nikon Coolpix L110
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 13.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289g (0.64 lb) 406g (0.90 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 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 330 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-12L 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
Card slots One One
Price at release $349 $280