Canon A4000 IS vs Canon S110

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon A4000 IS versus Canon S110, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and S110 (12MP) and the A4000 IS (1/2.3") and S110 (1/1.7") provide different sensor size.

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The A4000 IS was introduced 7 months before the S110 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A4000 IS grades against the S110 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS & Canon PowerShot S110. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A4000 IS Gallery & Canon S110 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A4000 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Canon S110 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A4000 IS versus Canon S110 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the A4000 IS and the S110.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and S110 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A4000 IS and S110.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A4000 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Canon A4000 IS will render greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged A4000 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.