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Canon S110 vs Nikon L110

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
Portability
77
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Canon S110 vs Nikon L110 Key Specs

Canon S110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Replaced the Canon S100
  • Successor is Canon S120
Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Replaced the Nikon L100
  • Successor is Nikon L120
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Canon S110 vs Nikon L110 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Canon S110 vs Nikon L110, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the L110 (12MP) is fairly similar but the S110 (1/1.7") and L110 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The S110 was revealed 2 years after the L110 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S110 scores vs the L110 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Nikon L110

 S110 L110 
LaunchedSeptember 2012February 2010More modern by 32 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Canon S110

 L110 S110 

Common features in the Canon S110 and Nikon L110

 S110 L110 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon S110 vs Nikon L110 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon S110 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Nikon L110 has sizing 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S110 versus the L110.

Canon S110 vs Nikon L110 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S110 and L110 is 93 and 77 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Nikon L110 top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Nikon L110 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S110 and L110.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizes. The S110 offers the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The more modern S110 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon S110 vs Nikon L110 sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Nikon L110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Nikon L110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S110 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L110 Portrait photography highlights
41
has manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S110
Street photography with Nikon L110
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S110 Sports photography factors
Nikon L110 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
low battery (200 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
33
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S110 Travel photography highlights
Nikon L110 Travel photography highlights
64
has focus by touch
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery (200 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
54
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S110 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L110 Landscape photography advice
50
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
low battery (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
34
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S110
Vlogging with Nikon L110
37
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
25
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon S110 vs Nikon L110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Nikon L110
 Canon PowerShot S110Nikon Coolpix L110
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot S110 Nikon Coolpix L110
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 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 measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 13.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198 gr (0.44 lbs) 406 gr (0.90 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 168 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $299 $280