Canon S110 vs Nikon A1000

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon S110 versus Nikon A1000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the S110 (12MP) and A1000 (16MP) and the S110 (1/1.7") and A1000 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The S110 was unveiled 7 years before the A1000 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S110 matches up vs the A1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S110 & Nikon Coolpix A1000. The full galleries are provided at Canon S110 Gallery & Nikon A1000 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon S110 has physical 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 Nikon A1000 has sizing of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S110 versus Nikon A1000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S110 compared to the A1000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S110 and A1000 is 93 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S110 and A1000.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S110 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon A1000 will produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older S110 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.