Canon SX20 IS vs Nikon L110
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Canon SX20 IS vs Nikon L110 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Earlier Model is Canon SX10 IS
- Successor is Canon SX30 IS
(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
- Old Model is Nikon L100
- Updated by Nikon L120
Canon SX20 IS vs Nikon L110 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX20 IS versus Nikon L110, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the L110 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SX20 IS was launched 6 months after the L110 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L110 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX20 IS grades versus the L110 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX20 IS vs Nikon L110 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Nikon Coolpix L110. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Nikon L110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Nikon L110
SX20 IS | L110 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Canon SX20 IS
L110 | SX20 IS | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Nikon L110
SX20 IS | L110 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | February 2010 | Same age | |
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon SX20 IS vs Nikon L110 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 IS provides physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Nikon L110 has measurements of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX20 IS versus Nikon L110 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX20 IS against the L110.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and L110 is 65 and 77 respectively.
Canon SX20 IS vs Nikon L110 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and L110.
As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should take the age of the cameras into account.
Canon SX20 IS vs Nikon L110 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX20 IS vs Nikon L110 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Nikon Coolpix L110 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Nikon Coolpix L110 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2010-02-03 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 28-420mm (15.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.5-5.4 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 13.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 600 grams (1.32 lbs) | 406 grams (0.90 lbs) |
Physical 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 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 ID | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $500 | $280 |