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Canon A3100 IS vs Canon S110

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot S110 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon S110 Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Canon S110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon S100
  • New Model is Canon S120
Photography Glossary

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon S110 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon A3100 IS and Canon S110, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are offered by Canon. The resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the S110 (12MP) is very similar but the A3100 IS (1/2.3") and S110 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The A3100 IS was launched 3 years earlier than the S110 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A3100 IS matches up vs the S110 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Canon S110

 A3100 IS S110 

Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Canon A3100 IS

 S110 A3100 IS 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2010Newer by 32 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Canon S110

 A3100 IS S110 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon S110 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A3100 IS features outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Canon S110 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Canon A3100 IS and Canon S110 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A3100 IS vs the S110.

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon S110 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A3100 IS and S110 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon S110 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon S110 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3100 IS and S110.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The A3100 IS offers the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field harder. The more aged A3100 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon S110 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon S110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon S110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography advice
Canon S110 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
you can focus manually
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography details
Canon S110 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon S110 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography advice
Canon S110 Travel photography advice
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
64
comes with focus via touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3100 IS
Landscape photography with Canon S110
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
low battery pack (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging details
Canon S110 Vlogging details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
37
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
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Canon A3100 IS vs Canon S110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Canon S110
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISCanon PowerShot S110
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Canon PowerShot S110
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Digic 5
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 198 gr (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 168
Other
Battery life - 200 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $159 $299