Nikon L110 vs Nikon S3300
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Nikon L110 vs Nikon S3300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise 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- Superseded the Nikon L100
- Refreshed by Nikon L120
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
- Released February 2012

Nikon L110 vs Nikon S3300 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon L110 vs Nikon S3300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the L110 (12MP) and S3300 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The L110 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the S3300 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the L110 matches up versus the S3300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon L110 vs Nikon S3300 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L110 & Nikon Coolpix S3300. The full galleries are available at Nikon L110 Gallery & Nikon S3300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Nikon S3300
L110 | S3300 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Nikon L110
S3300 | L110 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 24 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Common features in the Nikon L110 and Nikon S3300
L110 | S3300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon L110 vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L110 comes with external measurements of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Nikon S3300 has specifications of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Nikon L110 vs Nikon S3300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the L110 and the S3300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L110 and S3300 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L110 and S3300.
Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S3300 to offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged L110 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon L110 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L110 vs Nikon S3300 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L110 | Nikon Coolpix S3300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L110 | Nikon Coolpix S3300 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-02-03 | 2012-02-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 26-156mm (6.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 13.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 406 grams (0.90 lb) | 128 grams (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") | 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 180 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $280 | $99 |