Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon L110
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Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon L110 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Released August 2013
- Replaced the Canon SX500 IS
- Renewed by Canon SX520 HS
(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
- Released February 2010
- Superseded the Nikon L100
- New Model is Nikon L120

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon L110 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX510 HS versus Nikon L110, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the L110 (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX510 HS was introduced 3 years later than the L110 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX510 HS matches up versus the L110 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon L110 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Nikon Coolpix L110. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Nikon L110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Nikon L110
SX510 HS | L110 | |||
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Released | August 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 44 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Canon SX510 HS
L110 | SX510 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Nikon L110
SX510 HS | L110 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon L110 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Nikon L110 has measurements of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX510 HS versus Nikon L110 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX510 HS and the L110.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and L110 is 80 and 77 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon L110 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and L110.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX510 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

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Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon L110 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Nikon Coolpix L110 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Nikon Coolpix L110 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-08-22 | 2010-02-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-420mm (15.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.5-5.4 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 13.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 349g (0.77 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 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 | 250 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $249 | $280 |