Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon L110

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon SX220 HS and Nikon L110, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the L110 (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was manufactured 13 months after the L110 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX220 HS matches up versus the L110 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS & Nikon Coolpix L110. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Nikon L110 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX220 HS has external measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Nikon L110 has sizing of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX220 HS and the L110.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and L110 is 96 and 77 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and L110.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX220 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.