Nikon L110 vs Canon G16 Comparison

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Nikon L110

12 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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12 MP | 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Nikon L110 vs Canon G16 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing L110 and G16, two Compact cameras from Nikon and Canon. Nikon Coolpix L110 is a Small Sensor Superzoom class camera and Canon PowerShot G16 is a Small Sensor Compact class camera.

Nikon L110 was introduced to the market in February 2010 and Canon G16 was launched in November 2013. As you can see, L110 is 3 years older than G16. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Nikon L110 and Canon G16 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon L110 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2010-02-03

12MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 80 - 1600 ( expands to 6400)

28-420 mm F3.5-5.4 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3.00" Fixed Type Screen

13.0fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

406g. 109 x 74 x 78 mm

Replaced Nikon Coolpix L100 Compare

Canon G16 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2013-11-25

12MP - 1/1.7-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 80 - 12800

28-140 mm F1.8-2.8 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3.00" Fixed Type Screen

Optical (tunnel) viewfinder

12.0fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

240fps High-Speed Video

Built-in Wireless

356g. 109 x 76 x 40 mm

Replaced Canon PowerShot G15 Compare

Nikon L110 was replaced by Nikon Coolpix L120. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Nikon Coolpix L120 vs Nikon Coolpix L110
Nikon Coolpix L120 vs Canon PowerShot G16

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Nikon L110 and Canon G16 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix L110 over Canon PowerShot G16

Internal Storage	43 MB vs None	Extra built-in storage
Continuous Shooting	13.0fps vs 12.0fps	1 fps faster
Focal Length - Tele	420mm vs 140mm	280 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	15× vs 5×	more flexible focal coverage

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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G16 over Nikon Coolpix L110

Wireless Connection	Built-In vs None	Better connectivity
External Flash Shoe	Yes vs No	Better for flash photography
Viewfinder	Optical vs None	Better framing and control
RAW Support	Yes vs No	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs No	very handy for portraits
Max ISO	12.800 vs 1.600	700% higher Max ISO
LCD Resolution	922k dots vs 460k dots	100% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter	1/4000s vs 1/2000s	faster mechanical shutter
Weight	356 g vs 406 g	50 g lighter
Manual Exposure	Yes vs No	better exposure control
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Max Aperture - Wide	1.80 vs 3.50	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	2.80 vs 5.40	faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area	3.46µm2 vs 2.34µm2	47% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing	Yes vs No	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs No	Remote control your camera with a smartphone

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Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix L110 and Canon PowerShot G16

Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift vs Optical	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Max Continuous Shooting	13.0fps vs 12.0fps	Fast shooting speeds

Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix L110 and Canon PowerShot G16

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

Nikon L110 vs Canon G16: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Nikon L110 and Canon G16 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon L110 has external dimensions of 109 x 74 x 78 mm (4.29 x 2.91 x 3.07″) and weighs 406 g (0.90 lb / 14.32 oz) (including batteries). Canon G16 has external dimensions of 109 x 76 x 40 mm (4.29 x 2.99 x 1.57″) and weighs 356 g (0.78 lb / 12.56 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon L110 and the Canon G16.

Comparison image of the Nikon L110 and the Canon G16 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Nikon L110 and Canon G16.

Comparison image of the Nikon L110 and the Canon G16 Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon G16 is 50g lighter than the Nikon L110 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

L110

G16

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

L110

G16

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Nikon Coolpix L110 nor Canon PowerShot G16 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon L110 and Canon G16's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Nikon L110 vs Canon G16: Sensor Comparison

Both Nikon L110 and Canon G16 have 12.0 MP resolution sensors but Nikon L110's sensor is 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) and Canon G16's sensor is 1/1.7-inch (7.44 x 5.58 mm ).

Since Canon G16's has a larger sensor area with the same resolution, this means that it also has a larger pixel area hence better light collecting capacity for a given aperture compared to Nikon L110.

Below you can see the L110 and G16 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon L110 and Canon G16 Cameras

As seen above, Canon G16 has a 1.5x Larger sensor area than Nikon L110. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Nikon L110 vs Canon G16 Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon L110 features a 28-420 mm F3.5-5.4 15× zoom lens whereas Canon G16 features a 28-140 mm F1.8-2.8 5× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f1.80, Canon G16 is faster than Nikon L110 at this focal length. On the tele end, Nikon L110 has 280mm longer reach than the Canon G16. However, with a max aperture of f2.80, Canon G16 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

L110

G16

Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

L110

G16

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

L110

G16

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

L110

G16

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Nikon L110 and Canon G16 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Nikon L110 and Canon G16 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon L110 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Canon G16 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon L110 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Canon G16 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
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Nikon L110 for Sports Photography

POOR

Canon G16 for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Fast Continuous Shooting: 13.0fps
420 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Wireless Connection
Fast Lens at Tele: f2.80
140 mm Tele Lens
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
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Nikon L110 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Canon G16 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Compact Body
15.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
406g
Body Thickness 78mm
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
356g
Body Thickness 40mm
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Nikon L110 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon G16 for Landscape Photography

POOR

28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Nikon L110 vs Canon G16: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon L110 and Canon G16, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon L110 and Canon G16 scores compare:

Nikon L110

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #295 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #965 out of 1268 in all Cameras

Canon G16

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #9 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #305 out of 1268 in all Cameras

Canon G16 is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Nikon L110 in all criteria.
It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

Canon G16 vs Nikon L110 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon Coolpix L110	Canon PowerShot G16
Brand	Nikon	Canon
Announced	2010-02-03	2013-11-25
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Sensor
Type	CCD	BSI-CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/1.7-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	7.44 x 5.58 mm
Area	28.07mm²	41.52mm²
Megapixels	12 megapixels	12 megapixels
Max Resolution	4000 x 3000	4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity	1,600 ISO	12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	6400 ISO	-
Min Native Light sensitivity	80 ISO	80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	n/a	9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	28-420 mm (15×)	28-140 mm (5×)
Max Aperture	F3.5-5.4	F1.8-2.8
Macro Focus Range	1cm	1cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3.00"	3.00"
Resolution	460k dots	922k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder Coverage	n/a	80%
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	n/a	7.00 m
Max Flash Sync	n/a	1/2000s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	13.0 fps	12.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	H.264	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	406g	356g
Dimensions	109 x 74 x 78mm	109 x 76 x 40mm
Battery Life	n/a	360 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	Optional
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	not tested	54
DxO Color Depth	not tested	21.0
DxO Dynamic Range	not tested	11.7
DxO Low Light ISO	not tested	230
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