Canon S110 vs Canon SX280 HS

Below is a detailed review of the Canon S110 and Canon SX280 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the SX280 HS (12MP) is fairly well matched but the S110 (1/1.7") and SX280 HS (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The S110 was released 6 months earlier than the SX280 HS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S110 grades versus the SX280 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S110 and Canon PowerShot SX280 HS. The complete galleries are available at Canon S110 Gallery and Canon SX280 HS Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S110 has external 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 SX280 HS has proportions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Canon S110 and Canon SX280 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S110 compared to the SX280 HS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S110 and SX280 HS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S110 and SX280 HS.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same MP but different sensor measurements. The S110 has got the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF simpler.