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Canon S110 vs Canon SX120 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Canon S110 vs Canon SX120 IS 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
  • Launched September 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon S100
  • New Model is Canon S120
Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Released August 2009
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Canon S110 vs Canon SX120 IS Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Canon S110 vs Canon SX120 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Canon. The image resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the SX120 IS (10MP) is pretty close but the S110 (1/1.7") and SX120 IS (1/2.5") offer different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The S110 was released 3 years later than the SX120 IS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S110 scores against the SX120 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Canon SX120 IS

 S110 SX120 IS 
ReleasedSeptember 2012August 2009More recent by 38 months
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Canon S110

 SX120 IS S110 

Common features in the Canon S110 and Canon SX120 IS

 S110 SX120 IS 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon S110 vs Canon SX120 IS Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon S110 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Canon SX120 IS has sizing of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S110 vs Canon SX120 IS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S110 and the SX120 IS.

Canon S110 vs Canon SX120 IS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S110 and SX120 IS is 93 and 87 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Canon SX120 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Canon SX120 IS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S110 and SX120 IS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S110 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon S110 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher S110 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon S110 vs Canon SX120 IS sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Canon SX120 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Canon SX120 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S110 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX120 IS as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
33
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S110 Street photography information
Canon SX120 IS Street photography information
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (285g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S110 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX120 IS as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S110 Travel photography information
Canon SX120 IS Travel photography information
64
features focus via touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
great zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (285g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S110 Landscape photography details
Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography details
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
36
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S110 Vlogging features
Canon SX120 IS Vlogging features
37
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (285 grams)
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Canon S110 vs Canon SX120 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Canon SX120 IS
 Canon PowerShot S110Canon PowerShot SX120 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot S110 Canon PowerShot SX120 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-09-17 2009-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 36-360mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.8-4.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 6.3
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/500 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 160 x 120 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198 grams (0.44 pounds) 285 grams (0.63 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 168 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $299 $249