Canon A3100 IS vs Canon S110
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Canon A3100 IS vs Canon S110 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon S110 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Canon PowerShot S110. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Canon S110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Canon S110
A3100 IS | S110 |
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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Canon A3100 IS
S110 | A3100 IS | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 32 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Canon S110
A3100 IS | S110 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3100 IS vs Canon S110 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Canon PowerShot S110 | |
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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 |