Canon S110 vs Canon SX400 IS

Here, we will be looking at the Canon S110 vs Canon SX400 IS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Canon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the S110 (12MP) and SX400 IS (16MP) and the S110 (1/1.7") and SX400 IS (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The S110 was announced 22 months before the SX400 IS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S110 matches up versus the SX400 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S110 and Canon PowerShot SX400 IS. The whole galleries are available at Canon S110 Gallery and Canon SX400 IS Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon S110 features outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Canon SX400 IS has specifications of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).

Contrast the Canon S110 vs Canon SX400 IS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S110 versus the SX400 IS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S110 and SX400 IS is 93 and 81 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S110 and SX400 IS.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S110 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon SX400 IS will show more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older S110 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.