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Canon S110 vs Canon SX160 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
Portability
86
Imaging
39
Features
45
Overall
41

Canon S110 vs Canon SX160 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
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Replaced the Canon S100
  • Newer Model is Canon S120
Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX150 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX170 IS
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Canon S110 vs Canon SX160 IS Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon S110 versus Canon SX160 IS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Canon. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S110 (12MP) and SX160 IS (16MP) and the S110 (1/1.7") and SX160 IS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The S110 was manufactured 9 months before the SX160 IS so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the S110 grades against the SX160 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Canon SX160 IS

 S110 SX160 IS 
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Canon S110

 SX160 IS S110 
IntroducedJune 2013September 2012Fresher by 9 months

Common features in the Canon S110 and Canon SX160 IS

 S110 SX160 IS 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon S110 vs Canon SX160 IS Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon S110 has got exterior 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 SX160 IS has measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs).

Analyze the Canon S110 versus Canon SX160 IS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S110 compared to the SX160 IS.

Canon S110 vs Canon SX160 IS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S110 and SX160 IS is 93 and 86 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Canon SX160 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Canon SX160 IS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S110 and SX160 IS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S110 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon SX160 IS will render greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older S110 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon S110 vs Canon SX160 IS sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Canon SX160 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Canon SX160 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S110 Portrait photography information
Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography information
42
has manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
46
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S110 Street photography details
Canon SX160 IS Street photography details
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (291g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S110 Sports photography information
Canon SX160 IS Sports photography information
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
50
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (380 CIPA)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S110 Travel photography factors
Canon SX160 IS Travel photography factors
64
boasts touch focus
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
great battery life (380 per charge)
lighter than competition (291 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (448mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S110 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX160 IS as a Landscape photography camera
51
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery life (380 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S110 as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX160 IS as a Vlogging camera
37
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition (291 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Canon S110 vs Canon SX160 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Canon SX160 IS
 Canon PowerShot S110Canon PowerShot SX160 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot S110 Canon PowerShot SX160 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-09-17 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-448mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
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, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198g (0.44 pounds) 291g (0.64 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7")
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 photos 380 photos
Battery style Battery Pack AA
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
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $299 $199