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Canon S110 vs Canon S90

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Canon PowerShot S90 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon S110 vs Canon S90 Key Specs

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
  • Announced September 2012
  • Replaced the Canon S100
  • Renewed by Canon S120
Canon S90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
  • Introduced April 2010
  • Replacement is Canon S95
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Canon S110 vs Canon S90 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Canon S110 versus Canon S90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Canon. The resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the S90 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/1.7").

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The S110 was introduced 2 years later than the S90 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S110 scores against the S90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Canon S90

 S110 S90 
IntroducedSeptember 2012April 2010Fresher by 30 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Canon S110

 S90 S110 

Common features in the Canon S110 and Canon S90

 S110 S90 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution461k461kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon S110 vs Canon S90 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon S110 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Canon S90 has measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Canon S110 versus Canon S90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S110 vs the S90.

Canon S110 vs Canon S90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S110 and S90 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Canon S90 top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Canon S90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S110 and S90.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon S110 to show more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The younger S110 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon S110 vs Canon S90 sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Canon S90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Canon S90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S110 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon S90 as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
40
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon S110 Street photography highlights
Canon S90 Street photography highlights
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
no moving screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
64
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon S110 Sports photography features
Canon S90 Sports photography features
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (200 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S110 Travel photography details
Canon S90 Travel photography details
64
boasts focus via touch
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
63
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S110 Landscape photography info
Canon S90 Landscape photography info
51
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (200 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S110 Vlogging advice
Canon S90 Vlogging advice
37
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
31
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon S110 vs Canon S90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Canon S90
 Canon PowerShot S110Canon PowerShot S90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot S110 Canon PowerShot S90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-09-17 2010-04-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-105mm (3.8x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/500s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198 grams (0.44 lbs) 195 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 48 46
DXO Color Depth rating 20.6 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 11.0
DXO Low light rating 168 185
Other
Battery life 200 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $299 $599