Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon L110
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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon L110 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
- Announced July 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Superseded the Nikon L100
- Later Model is Nikon L120

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon L110 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX400 IS and Nikon L110, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and L110 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX400 IS was brought out 4 years after the L110 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX400 IS scores against the L110 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon L110 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Nikon Coolpix L110. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Nikon L110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Nikon L110
SX400 IS | L110 | |||
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Introduced | July 2014 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 55 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Canon SX400 IS
L110 | SX400 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Nikon L110
SX400 IS | L110 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon L110 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Nikon L110 has sizing of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX400 IS and Nikon L110 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX400 IS vs the L110.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and L110 is 81 and 77 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon L110 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and L110.
All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX400 IS to give more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent SX400 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon L110 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon L110 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Nikon Coolpix L110 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Nikon Coolpix L110 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-07-29 | 2010-02-03 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4+ | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-420mm (15.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.5-5.4 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 13.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone 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 | 313 grams (0.69 lbs) | 406 grams (0.90 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 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 | 190 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | 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 |
Retail cost | $229 | $280 |