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Canon S110 vs Nikon L810

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon S110 vs Nikon L810 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
  • Announced September 2012
  • Replaced the Canon S100
  • Replacement is Canon S120
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Replacement is Nikon L820
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Canon S110 vs Nikon L810 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon S110 vs Nikon L810, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the S110 (12MP) and L810 (16MP) and the S110 (1/1.7") and L810 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The S110 was introduced 8 months later than the L810 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the S110 scores vs the L810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Nikon L810

 S110 L810 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012February 2012Fresher by 8 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Canon S110

 L810 S110 
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon S110 and Nikon L810

 S110 L810 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon S110 vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon S110 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Nikon L810 has sizing of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S110 versus the L810.

Canon S110 vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S110 and L810 is 93 and 74 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S110 and L810.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S110 having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon L810 will give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S110 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon S110 vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S110 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L810 Portrait photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
34
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S110
Street photography with Nikon L810
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S110
Sports photography with Nikon L810
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S110 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Travel photography camera
64
has focus via touch
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
60
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (585mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S110 Landscape photography info
Nikon L810 Landscape photography info
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
41
decently wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S110 Vlogging information
Nikon L810 Vlogging information
37
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
27
decently wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Canon S110 vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Nikon L810
 Canon PowerShot S110Nikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot S110 Nikon Coolpix L810
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-09-17 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.2 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198 gr (0.44 pounds) 430 gr (0.95 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-5L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $299 $280