Canon S110 vs Canon SX120 IS
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Canon S110 vs Canon SX120 IS Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Canon S110 vs Canon SX120 IS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S110 & Canon PowerShot SX120 IS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon S110 Gallery & Canon SX120 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Canon SX120 IS
S110 | SX120 IS | |||
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Released | September 2012 | August 2009 | More recent by 38 months | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Canon S110
SX120 IS | S110 |
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Common features in the Canon S110 and Canon SX120 IS
S110 | SX120 IS | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon S110 vs Canon SX120 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot S110 | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | |
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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 |