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Canon S110 vs Nikon L830

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon S110 vs Nikon L830 Key Specs

Canon S110
(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
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Old Model is Canon S100
  • Updated by Canon S120
Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon L820
  • Renewed by Nikon L840
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Canon S110 vs Nikon L830 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon S110 vs Nikon L830, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the S110 (12MP) and L830 (16MP) and the S110 (1/1.7") and L830 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The S110 was manufactured 15 months earlier than the L830 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon S110 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S110 scores vs the L830 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Nikon L830

 S110 L830 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Canon S110

 L830 S110 
IntroducedJanuary 2014September 2012Fresher by 15 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon S110 and Nikon L830

 S110 L830 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon S110 vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S110 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Nikon L830 has proportions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S110 and the L830.

Canon S110 vs Nikon L830 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S110 and L830 is 93 and 71 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S110 and L830.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S110 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon L830 will offer extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older S110 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon S110 vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S110 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S110 Street photography highlights
Nikon L830 Street photography highlights
69
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
53
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others in class (508g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S110 Sports photography factors
Nikon L830 Sports photography factors
35
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (390 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S110
Travel photography with Nikon L830
64
has touch to focus
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery (200 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
good battery power (390 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
great zoom (765mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (508 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S110 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L830 Landscape photography advice
51
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
43
rather wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good battery power (390 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S110 Vlogging info
Nikon L830 Vlogging info
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
28
rather wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than others in class (508g)
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Canon S110 vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Nikon L830
 Canon PowerShot S110Nikon Coolpix L830
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot S110 Nikon Coolpix L830
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-09-17 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 23-765mm (33.3x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 9.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 -
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198 gr (0.44 pounds) 508 gr (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6")
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 shots 390 shots
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $299 $300