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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L110

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
Portability
77
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L110 Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX520 HS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  • Superseded the Nikon L100
  • New Model is Nikon L120
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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L110 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX530 HS and Nikon L110, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and L110 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was introduced 4 years later than the L110 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L110 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX530 HS matches up versus the L110 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Nikon L110

 SX530 HS L110 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2010Fresher by 60 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Canon SX530 HS

 L110 SX530 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Nikon L110

 SX530 HS L110 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L110 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX530 HS offers exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Nikon L110 has sizing of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX530 HS and Nikon L110 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX530 HS versus the L110.

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L110 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and L110 is 69 and 77 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L110 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L110 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX530 HS and L110.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX530 HS to resolve extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX530 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L110 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography advice
Nikon L110 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX530 HS
Street photography with Nikon L110
46
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Sports photography features
Nikon L110 Sports photography features
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long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (1.6 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
33
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography info
Nikon L110 Travel photography info
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX530 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon L110
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has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging advice
Nikon L110 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Nikon L110
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSNikon Coolpix L110
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Nikon Coolpix L110
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-06 2010-02-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.6 frames/s 13.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442 grams (0.97 lb) 406 grams (0.90 lb)
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 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 210 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $379 $280