Canon S110 vs Nikon P300

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon S110 versus Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the P300 (12MP) is pretty close but the S110 (1/1.7") and P300 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The S110 was announced 16 months after the P300 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S110 matches up against the P300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S110 & Nikon Coolpix P300. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon S110 Gallery & Nikon P300 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon S110 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Nikon P300 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S110 against the P300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S110 and P300 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S110 and P300.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The S110 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The more modern S110 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.