Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon L110
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Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon L110 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Nikon L100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

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.

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.

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon L110 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Nikon Coolpix L110. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Nikon L110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Nikon L110
SX120 IS | L110 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Canon SX120 IS
L110 | SX120 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Nikon L110
SX120 IS | L110 | |||
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Launched | August 2009 | ![]() | February 2010 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Canon SX120 IS versus Nikon L110 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon L110 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Nikon Coolpix L110 | |
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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 |