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Canon SX20 IS vs Nikon L110

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon SX20 IS vs Nikon L110 Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(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
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
  • Old Model is Nikon L100
  • Updated by Nikon L120
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Nikon L110

 SX20 IS L110 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Canon SX20 IS

 L110 SX20 IS 
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Nikon L110

 SX20 IS L110 
AnnouncedJuly 2010February 2010Same 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).

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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.

Canon SX20 IS vs Nikon L110 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Nikon L110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Nikon L110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L110 as a Portrait photography camera
37
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/500s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX20 IS
Street photography with Nikon L110
49
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (600g)
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L110 as a Sports photography camera
34
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L110 as a Travel photography camera
53
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (600g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX20 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon L110
35
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
35
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging information
Nikon L110 Vlogging information
50
really wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (600g)
25
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Canon SX20 IS vs Nikon L110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Nikon L110
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISNikon Coolpix L110
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