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Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon L110

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon L110 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Successor is Canon SX510 HS
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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Old Model is Nikon L100
  • Replacement is Nikon L120
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Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon L110 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon SX500 IS versus Nikon L110, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and L110 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was revealed 2 years after the L110 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX500 IS scores vs the L110 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Nikon L110

 SX500 IS L110 
LaunchedAugust 2012February 2010More modern by 31 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Canon SX500 IS

 L110 SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Nikon L110

 SX500 IS L110 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon L110 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS has got outside measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Nikon L110 has proportions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the L110.

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon L110 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and L110 is 80 and 77 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon L110 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon L110 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX500 IS and L110.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX500 IS to give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern SX500 IS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon L110 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon L110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon L110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX500 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon L110
46
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/1,600 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography advice
Nikon L110 Street photography advice
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L110 as a Sports photography camera
44
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (195 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L110 as a Travel photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (195 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L110 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (195 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
35
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L110 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
25
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon L110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Nikon L110
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISNikon Coolpix L110
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Nikon Coolpix L110
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-08-21 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 13.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/1600 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 341g (0.75 pounds) 406g (0.90 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 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 life 195 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $299 $280