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Canon S110 vs Canon SX610 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45

Canon S110 vs Canon SX610 HS Key Specs

Canon S110
(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
  • Launched September 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon S100
  • Newer Model is Canon S120
Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Succeeded the Canon SX600 HS
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Canon S110 vs Canon SX610 HS Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon S110 vs Canon SX610 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Canon. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the S110 (12MP) and SX610 HS (20MP) and the S110 (1/1.7") and SX610 HS (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The S110 was manufactured 3 years prior to the SX610 HS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S110 grades vs the SX610 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Canon SX610 HS

 S110 SX610 HS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Canon S110

 SX610 HS S110 
LaunchedJanuary 2015September 2012Fresher by 28 months
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon S110 and Canon SX610 HS

 S110 SX610 HS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon S110 vs Canon SX610 HS Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon S110 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Canon SX610 HS has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S110 versus the SX610 HS.

Canon S110 vs Canon SX610 HS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S110 and SX610 HS is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Canon SX610 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Canon SX610 HS Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S110 and SX610 HS.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S110 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon SX610 HS will result in extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older S110 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon S110 vs Canon SX610 HS sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S110 Portrait photography advice
Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography advice
41
you can focus manually
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
44
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon S110 Street photography information
Canon SX610 HS Street photography information
69
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/1.7")
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (191g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S110 Sports photography information
Canon SX610 HS Sports photography information
34
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery life (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
44
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S110 Travel photography features
Canon SX610 HS Travel photography features
64
boasts touch to focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery life (200 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than others (191 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (270 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S110 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX610 HS as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
48
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (270 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S110 as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX610 HS as a Vlogging camera
37
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (191 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
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Canon S110 vs Canon SX610 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Canon SX610 HS
 Canon PowerShot S110Canon PowerShot SX610 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot S110 Canon PowerShot SX610 HS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-09-17 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 20 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
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 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.8-6.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 2.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198g (0.44 lbs) 191g (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 270 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $299 $214