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Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon L110

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon L110 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX150 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX170 IS
Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Replaced the Nikon L100
  • Replacement is Nikon L120
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Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon L110 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX160 IS and Nikon L110, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and L110 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was released 3 years after the L110 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX160 IS scores versus the L110 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Nikon L110

 SX160 IS L110 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2010More modern by 42 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Canon SX160 IS

 L110 SX160 IS 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Nikon L110

 SX160 IS L110 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon L110 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX160 IS has external measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Nikon L110 has measurements of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX160 IS and the L110.

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon L110 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and L110 is 86 and 77 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon L110 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon L110 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and L110.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX160 IS to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger SX160 IS will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon L110 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon L110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon L110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX160 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon L110
46
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX160 IS
Street photography with Nikon L110
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (291g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX160 IS
Sports photography with Nikon L110
51
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (380 per charge)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX160 IS
Travel photography with Nikon L110
69
great battery (380 shots)
lighter than others (291g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (448mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon L110 Landscape photography info
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery (380 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
35
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L110 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than others (291g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon L110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Nikon L110
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISNikon Coolpix L110
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Nikon Coolpix L110
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-06-21 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 13.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 291g (0.64 pounds) 406g (0.90 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $199 $280