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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L110

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L110 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Later Model is Canon SX20 IS
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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Previous Model is Nikon L100
  • Successor is Nikon L120
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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L110 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX10 IS and Nikon L110, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the L110 (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was released 12 months prior to the L110 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L110 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX10 IS scores against the L110 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Nikon L110

 SX10 IS L110 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Canon SX10 IS

 L110 SX10 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Nikon L110

 SX10 IS L110 
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L110 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX10 IS offers external dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon L110 has proportions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs).

See the Canon SX10 IS and Nikon L110 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX10 IS vs the L110.

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L110 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and L110 is 65 and 77 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L110 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L110 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and L110.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon L110 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L110 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography info
Nikon L110 Portrait photography info
39
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
offers face detection autofocus
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography information
Nikon L110 Street photography information
49
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average in class (600 grams)
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography features
Nikon L110 Sports photography features
33
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography information
Nikon L110 Travel photography information
52
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (600 grams)
low resolution (10MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography features
Nikon L110 Landscape photography features
34
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
35
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging highlights
Nikon L110 Vlogging highlights
52
quite wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
heavier than average in class (600g)
25
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Nikon L110
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISNikon Coolpix L110
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Nikon Coolpix L110
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 2010-02-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 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
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 13.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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 640x480 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lbs) 406 gr (0.90 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $275 $280