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Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon L110

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon L110 Key Specs

Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
  • 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released July 2014
  • Succeeded the Canon SX510 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX530 HS
Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Superseded the Nikon L100
  • Replacement is Nikon L120
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Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon L110 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX520 HS versus Nikon L110, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and L110 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was announced 4 years later than the L110 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX520 HS matches up vs the L110 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Nikon L110

 SX520 HS L110 
IntroducedJuly 2014February 2010More recent by 55 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Canon SX520 HS

 L110 SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Nikon L110

 SX520 HS L110 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon L110 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS has physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Nikon L110 has measurements of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX520 HS versus Nikon L110 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the L110.

Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon L110 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and L110 is 69 and 77 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon L110 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon L110 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and L110.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX520 HS to show extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer SX520 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon L110 sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon L110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon L110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography details
Nikon L110 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon L110 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Sports photography highlights
Nikon L110 Sports photography highlights
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great zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Travel photography highlights
Nikon L110 Travel photography highlights
55
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery life (210 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L110 as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Vlogging highlights
Nikon L110 Vlogging highlights
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon L110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Nikon L110
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSNikon Coolpix L110
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Nikon Coolpix L110
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-07-29 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 13.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 441 grams (0.97 lbs) 406 grams (0.90 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH 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
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $219 $280