Canon S110 vs Canon SX170 IS
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![Canon PowerShot S110 front Canon PowerShot S110 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-S110/Canon-S110-front.jpg)
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Canon S110 vs Canon SX170 IS Key Specs
(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
- Released September 2012
- Superseded the Canon S100
- Later Model is Canon S120
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
- Announced August 2013
- Superseded the Canon SX160 IS
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Canon S110 vs Canon SX170 IS Overview
Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon S110 versus Canon SX170 IS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Canon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the S110 (12MP) and SX170 IS (16MP) and the S110 (1/1.7") and SX170 IS (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.
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The S110 was manufactured 11 months before the SX170 IS so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S110 matches up versus the SX170 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon S110 vs Canon SX170 IS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S110 & Canon PowerShot SX170 IS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S110 Gallery & Canon SX170 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Canon SX170 IS
S110 | SX170 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Canon S110
SX170 IS | S110 | |||
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Announced | August 2013 | ![]() | September 2012 | More recent by 11 months |
Common features in the Canon S110 and Canon SX170 IS
S110 | SX170 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon S110 vs Canon SX170 IS Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon S110 features outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Canon SX170 IS has proportions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).
Contrast the Canon S110 versus Canon SX170 IS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S110 versus the SX170 IS.
![Canon S110 vs Canon SX170 IS size comparison Canon S110 vs Canon SX170 IS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S110-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX170-IS-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S110 and SX170 IS is 93 and 88 respectively.
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Canon S110 vs Canon SX170 IS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S110 and SX170 IS.
As you can see, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S110 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon SX170 IS will produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older S110 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Canon S110 vs Canon SX170 IS sensor size comparison Canon S110 vs Canon SX170 IS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S110-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX170-IS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon S110 vs Canon SX170 IS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon S110 vs Canon SX170 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon S110 vs Canon SX170 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S110-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX170-IS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon S110 vs Canon SX170 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot S110 | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot S110 | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-09-17 | 2013-08-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-448mm (16.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/3200 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 198 gr (0.44 pounds) | 251 gr (0.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
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 photos | 300 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-5L | NB-6LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $299 | $0 |