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Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon L110

Portability
64
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
Portability
77
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon L110 Key Specs

Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 600g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Older Model is Canon SX30 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX50 HS
Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Succeeded the Nikon L100
  • New Model is Nikon L120
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Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon L110 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX40 HS versus Nikon L110, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the L110 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was manufactured 20 months later than the L110 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L110 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX40 HS grades versus the L110 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Nikon L110

 SX40 HS L110 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011February 2010More recent by 20 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Canon SX40 HS

 L110 SX40 HS 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Nikon L110

 SX40 HS L110 
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon L110 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon SX40 HS has got exterior measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Nikon L110 has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX40 HS and the L110.

Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon L110 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and L110 is 64 and 77 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon L110 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon L110 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and L110.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of files however you really should factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger SX40 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon L110 sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon L110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon L110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Portrait photography factors
Nikon L110 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
has face detect focusing
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Street photography highlights
Nikon L110 Street photography highlights
49
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (600 grams)
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Sports photography details
Nikon L110 Sports photography details
42
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (380 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
33
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L110 as a Travel photography camera
54
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (600 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
54
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L110 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (380 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Vlogging advice
Nikon L110 Vlogging advice
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rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
missing mic support
heavier than others (600g)
25
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon L110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Nikon L110
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSNikon Coolpix L110
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Nikon Coolpix L110
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-09-15 2010-02-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II VA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 13.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 grams (1.32 pounds) 406 grams (0.90 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $330 $280