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Canon S110 vs Canon SX230 HS

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
51 Overall
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Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
43 Overall
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Canon S110 vs Canon SX230 HS 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon S100
  • Later Model is Canon S120
Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Old Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX240 HS
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Canon S110 vs Canon SX230 HS Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Canon S110 versus Canon SX230 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Canon. The image resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the SX230 HS (12MP) is fairly comparable but the S110 (1/1.7") and SX230 HS (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The S110 was launched 15 months after the SX230 HS making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S110 grades vs the SX230 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Canon SX230 HS

					

					

						
 S110 SX230 HS 
ReleasedSeptember 2012July 2011More modern by 15 months
Touch display  Easily navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Canon S110

					

					

						
 SX230 HS S110 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon S110 and Canon SX230 HS

					

					

						
 S110 SX230 HS 
Manual focus  More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution461k461kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon S110 vs Canon SX230 HS Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon S110 has 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) whilst the Canon SX230 HS has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon S110 versus Canon SX230 HS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S110 against the SX230 HS.
Canon S110 vs Canon SX230 HS size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S110 and SX230 HS is 93 and 91 respectively.
Canon S110 vs Canon SX230 HS top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon S110 vs Canon SX230 HS Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S110 and SX230 HS.
Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor sizes. The S110 comes with the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The more modern S110 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

						Canon S110 vs Canon SX230 HS sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon S110 vs Canon SX230 HS Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon S110 vs Canon SX230 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Canon S110 as a Portrait photography camera
 Canon SX230 HS as a Portrait photography camera
42
 has manual focus
 has face detection autofocus
 exports RAW formats
 external flash not possible
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
34
 manual focus
 includes face detect focus
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon S110
Street photography with Canon SX230 HS
69
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 provides touch to focus
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (223g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon S110 Sports photography info
Canon SX230 HS Sports photography info
35
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking autofocus
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
 terrible battery power (200 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
 incredible zoom range (28-392mm  14.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking focus
 slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (210 per charge)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon S110 as a Travel photography camera
 Canon SX230 HS as a Travel photography camera
64
 provides touch to focus
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 no Timelapse recording
 terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
61
 lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 very long reach (392mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 bad battery power (210 CIPA)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon S110 as a Landscape photography camera
 Canon SX230 HS as a Landscape photography camera
51
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
 terrible battery power (200 shots)
 no Timelapse recording
41
 manual focus
 quite wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 bad battery power (210 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon S110
Vlogging with Canon SX230 HS
37
 fairly wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 no external microphone jack
34
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (223g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing microphone port
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Canon S110 vs Canon SX230 HS Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Canon SX230 HS
 Canon PowerShot S110Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot S110 Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-09-17 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-392mm (14.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD PureColor II TG TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 198 grams (0.44 lb) 223 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 210 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $299 $399