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Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon L110

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon L110 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push 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  • Superseded the Nikon L100
  • Successor is Nikon L120
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Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon L110 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX120 IS versus Nikon L110, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the L110 (12MP) is very similar but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and L110 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The SX120 IS was released 5 months prior to the L110 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX120 IS matches up versus the L110 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Nikon L110

 SX120 IS L110 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Canon SX120 IS

 L110 SX120 IS 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Nikon L110

 SX120 IS L110 
LaunchedAugust 2009February 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon L110 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS provides outer dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Nikon L110 has sizing 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 ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX120 IS and the L110.

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon L110 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and L110 is 87 and 77 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon L110 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon L110 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and L110.

Clearly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon L110 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon L110 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon L110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon L110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L110 Portrait photography highlights
33
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/500s)
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography info
Nikon L110 Street photography info
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average in class (285g)
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L110 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX120 IS
Travel photography with Nikon L110
51
built-in flash
great reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (285g)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX120 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon L110
36
has manual focus
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
35
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging features
Nikon L110 Vlogging features
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than average in class (285g)
25
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon L110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Nikon L110
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISNikon Coolpix L110
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Nikon Coolpix L110
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-19 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 13.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 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 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 285 gr (0.63 lb) 406 gr (0.90 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 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 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $249 $280