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Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon L110

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
Portability
77
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon L110 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX230 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX260 HS
Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Superseded the Nikon L100
  • Successor is Nikon L120
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Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon L110 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon L110, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the L110 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was announced 2 years later than the L110 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX240 HS grades against the L110 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Nikon L110

 SX240 HS L110 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2010More recent by 25 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Canon SX240 HS

 L110 SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Nikon L110

 SX240 HS L110 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon L110 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS has exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX240 HS and the L110.

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon L110 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and L110 is 91 and 77 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon L110 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon L110 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and L110.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer SX240 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon L110 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon L110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon L110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography advice
Nikon L110 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
provides face detection focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon L110 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (224g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L110 as a Sports photography camera
36
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (230 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
33
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX240 HS
Travel photography with Nikon L110
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lighter than others (224g)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery (230 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L110 as a Landscape photography camera
41
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery (230 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
34
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging highlights
Nikon L110 Vlogging highlights
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (224 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
25
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon L110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Nikon L110
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSNikon Coolpix L110
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Nikon Coolpix L110
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-07 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 13.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224 gr (0.49 lbs) 406 gr (0.90 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 life 230 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L 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 1 1
Price at release $0 $280