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Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon L110

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon L110 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(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
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
  • Released February 2010
  • Superseded the Nikon L100
  • New Model is Nikon L120
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Nikon L110

 SX510 HS L110 
ReleasedAugust 2013February 2010Fresher by 44 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Canon SX510 HS

 L110 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Nikon L110

 SX510 HS L110 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon L110 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon L110 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon L110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon L110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography advice
Nikon L110 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon L110 as a Street photography camera
50
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L110 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography advice
Nikon L110 Travel photography advice
54
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
54
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L110 as a Landscape photography camera
40
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
35
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX510 HS
Vlogging with Nikon L110
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
25
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon L110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Nikon L110
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSNikon Coolpix L110
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