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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L110

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L110 Key Specs

Canon SD960 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Updated by Nikon L120
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L110 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SD960 IS versus Nikon L110, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the L110 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD960 IS was unveiled 11 months before the L110 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SD960 IS matches up versus the L110 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Nikon L110

 SD960 IS L110 

Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Canon SD960 IS

 L110 SD960 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2009More modern by 11 months
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Nikon L110

 SD960 IS L110 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L110 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD960 IS comes with outer measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon L110 has dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD960 IS vs the L110.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L110 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and L110 is 95 and 77 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L110 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L110 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD960 IS and L110.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged SD960 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L110 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD960 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon L110
26
features face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography info
Nikon L110 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD960 IS
Sports photography with Nikon L110
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon L110 Travel photography advice
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
54
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography features
Nikon L110 Landscape photography features
36
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
35
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L110 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
25
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon L110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Nikon L110
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISNikon Coolpix L110
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Nikon Coolpix L110
Also called Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-18 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 13.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 lb) 406g (0.90 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-4L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch - $280