Canon S120 vs Nikon L110
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Canon S120 vs Nikon L110 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
- 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
- Released November 2013
- Old Model is Canon S110
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump 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
- Superseded the Nikon L100
- Newer Model is Nikon L120

Canon S120 vs Nikon L110 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Canon S120 versus Nikon L110, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the L110 (12MP) is relatively close but the S120 (1/1.7") and L110 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

The S120 was introduced 3 years after the L110 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S120 grades against the L110 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon S120 vs Nikon L110 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S120 and Nikon Coolpix L110. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon S120 Gallery and Nikon L110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Nikon L110
S120 | L110 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 47 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Canon S120
L110 | S120 |
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Common features in the Canon S120 and Nikon L110
S120 | L110 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Canon S120 vs Nikon L110 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon S120 enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon L110 has dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs).
Check the Canon S120 versus Nikon L110 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S120 versus the L110.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and L110 is 92 and 77 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Nikon L110 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S120 and L110.
As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The S120 contains the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The more modern S120 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon S120 vs Nikon L110 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S120 vs Nikon L110 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S120 | Nikon Coolpix L110 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot S120 | Nikon Coolpix L110 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-11-26 | 2010-02-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 6 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-420mm (15.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/3.5-5.4 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0fps | 13.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 or 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 | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 217g (0.48 pounds) | 406g (0.90 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 246 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $449 | $280 |