Nikon L110 vs Canon SX280 HS

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Nikon L110 vs Canon SX280 HS

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 420.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon L110 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the L110.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
25.00mm - 500.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon SX280 HS Review.
See real-world photos taken with the SX280 HS.

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Differences

Nikon L110 advantages over Canon SX280 HS

Less expensive
$280 vs $330 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

500 vs 210 shots
Capture more photos
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/3200 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon SX280 HS advantages over Nikon L110

Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
More telephoto lens reach
500 mm vs 420 mm
Capture objects farther away
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Thinner
32 mm vs 78 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
233g vs 419g
Lighter weight
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Wider angle lens
25 mm vs 28 mm
Capture more of the scene
Longer exposure
15 vs 2 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
14.0 fps vs 1.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm S2000HD

Nikon L110

Fujifilm S2000HD

$280
1/2.3 inch

Longer stills battery life
HDMI out

$300
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Fast startup

Compare Nikon L110 vs Fujifilm S2000HD

Canon SX280 HS

Fujifilm S2000HD

$300
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
More telephoto lens reach

$300
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm S2000HD

Compared to Nikon L100

Nikon L110

Nikon L100

$280
1/2.3 inch

Longer stills battery life
HDMI out

$280
1/2.3 inch

Compare Nikon L110 vs Nikon L100

Canon SX280 HS

Nikon L100

$300
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
More telephoto lens reach

$280
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon L100

Compared to Olympus SP-600UZ

Nikon L110

Olympus SP-600UZ

$280
1/2.3 inch

Longer stills battery life
More dots on screen

$215
1/2.3 inch

Longer exposure
Bulb shutter

Compare Nikon L110 vs Olympus SP-600UZ

Canon SX280 HS

Olympus SP-600UZ

$300
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
More telephoto lens reach

$215
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus SP-600UZ

Compared to Nikon S9100

Nikon L110

Nikon S9100

$280
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$254
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Fast startup

Compare Nikon L110 vs Nikon S9100

Canon SX280 HS

Nikon S9100

$300
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
Built-in GPS

$254
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S9100

Compared to Canon SX260 HS

Nikon L110

Canon SX260 HS

$280
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$480
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Built-in GPS

Compare Nikon L110 vs Canon SX260 HS

Canon SX280 HS

Canon SX260 HS

$300
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
Shoots 60p video

$480
1/2.3 inch

Shoots 24p video
Slow-motion videos

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