Canon S110 vs Nikon L120
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Canon S110 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
- Released September 2012
- Older Model is Canon S100
- Successor is Canon S120
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
- Introduced February 2011
- Replaced the Nikon L110
Canon S110 vs Nikon L120 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Canon S110 and Nikon L120, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the L120 (14MP) is fairly close but the S110 (1/1.7") and L120 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe S110 was manufactured 20 months after the L120 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S110 grades versus the L120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon S110 vs Nikon L120 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S110 & Nikon Coolpix L120. The entire galleries are available at Canon S110 Gallery & Nikon L120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Nikon L120
S110 | L120 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | February 2011 | More modern by 20 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Canon S110
L120 | S110 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 461k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Canon S110 and Nikon L120
S110 | L120 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon S110 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon S110 features external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Nikon L120 has measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).
Check the Canon S110 and Nikon L120 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S110 versus the L120.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S110 and L120 is 93 and 75 respectively.
Canon S110 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S110 and L120.
Plainly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S110 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon L120 will result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher S110 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Canon S110 vs Nikon L120 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S110 | Nikon Coolpix L120 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S110 | Nikon Coolpix L120 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-09-17 | 2011-02-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-525mm (21.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.1-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 198 gr (0.44 pounds) | 431 gr (0.95 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 48 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 168 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | 330 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | NB-5L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $299 | $300 |