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Canon S110 vs Canon SX130 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon S110 vs Canon SX130 IS Key Specs

Canon S110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Replaced the Canon S100
  • Replacement is Canon S120
Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Replacement is Canon SX150 IS
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Canon S110 vs Canon SX130 IS Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon S110 and Canon SX130 IS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Canon. The resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the SX130 IS (12MP) is very comparable but the S110 (1/1.7") and SX130 IS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The S110 was released 2 years later than the SX130 IS and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the S110 scores versus the SX130 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Canon SX130 IS

 S110 SX130 IS 
ReleasedSeptember 2012August 2010Fresher by 26 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Canon S110

 SX130 IS S110 

Common features in the Canon S110 and Canon SX130 IS

 S110 SX130 IS 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon S110 vs Canon SX130 IS Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon S110 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Canon SX130 IS has measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs).

Look at the Canon S110 and Canon SX130 IS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S110 against the SX130 IS.

Canon S110 vs Canon SX130 IS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S110 and SX130 IS is 93 and 85 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Canon SX130 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Canon SX130 IS Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S110 and SX130 IS.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The S110 provides the larger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The fresher S110 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon S110 vs Canon SX130 IS sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Canon SX130 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Canon SX130 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S110 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S110
Street photography with Canon SX130 IS
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (308 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S110
Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S110 as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX130 IS as a Travel photography camera
64
offers focus via touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (200 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
61
lighter than competitors (308 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S110 Landscape photography info
Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography info
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S110 Vlogging info
Canon SX130 IS Vlogging info
37
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (308g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Canon S110 vs Canon SX130 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Canon SX130 IS
 Canon PowerShot S110Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot S110 Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-09-17 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2500s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198 gr (0.44 pounds) 308 gr (0.68 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 168 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $299 $250