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Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L110

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L110 Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX40 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX60 HS
Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Older Model is Nikon L100
  • Replacement is Nikon L120
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Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L110 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L110, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the L110 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was brought out 2 years later than the L110 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L110 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX50 HS matches up versus the L110 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Nikon L110

 SX50 HS L110 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 36 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Canon SX50 HS

 L110 SX50 HS 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Nikon L110

 SX50 HS L110 
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L110 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX50 HS has physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Nikon L110 has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX50 HS and the L110.

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L110 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and L110 is 65 and 77 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L110 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L110 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and L110.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images however you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX50 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L110 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Portrait photography information
Nikon L110 Portrait photography information
48
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX50 HS
Street photography with Nikon L110
57
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (595 grams)
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX50 HS
Sports photography with Nikon L110
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long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Travel photography info
Nikon L110 Travel photography info
53
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (595 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
54
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography info
Nikon L110 Landscape photography info
45
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
35
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Vlogging advice
Nikon L110 Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (595 grams)
25
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Nikon L110
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSNikon Coolpix L110
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Nikon Coolpix L110
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-15 2010-02-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 13.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595 grams (1.31 lbs) 406 grams (0.90 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 315 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L 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/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $429 $280