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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon L110

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon L110 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Launched March 2009
Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Previous Model is Nikon L100
  • Successor is Nikon L120
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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon L110 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon L110, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the L110 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was manufactured 10 months prior to the L110 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L110 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX1 IS grades against the L110 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Nikon L110

 SX1 IS L110 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Canon SX1 IS

 L110 SX1 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2010March 2009Newer by 10 months
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Nikon L110

 SX1 IS L110 
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon L110 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Nikon L110 has proportions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the L110.

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon L110 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and L110 is 64 and 77 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon L110 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon L110 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and L110.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon L110 to give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon L110 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon L110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon L110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon L110 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography information
Nikon L110 Street photography information
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screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (615g)
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon L110 Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L110 as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (615 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX1 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon L110
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has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging highlights
Nikon L110 Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have external mic support
heavier than average in class (615 grams)
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon L110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Nikon L110
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISNikon Coolpix L110
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Nikon Coolpix L110
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-03-27 2010-02-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 13.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 615 grams (1.36 lb) 406 grams (0.90 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $600 $280