Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon L110
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Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon L110 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon L110 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Nikon Coolpix L110. The full galleries are available at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Nikon L110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Nikon L110
SX500 IS | L110 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 31 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Canon SX500 IS
L110 | SX500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Nikon L110
SX500 IS | L110 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Canon SX500 IS versus Nikon L110 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon L110 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Nikon Coolpix L110 | |
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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 |