Canon S110 vs Nikon P310

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon S110 and Nikon P310, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the S110 (12MP) and P310 (16MP) and the S110 (1/1.7") and P310 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The S110 was unveiled 3 months after the P310 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S110 grades vs the P310 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S110 and Nikon Coolpix P310. The full galleries are available at Canon S110 Gallery and Nikon P310 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon S110 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Nikon P310 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Canon S110 and Nikon P310 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S110 compared to the P310.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S110 and P310 is 93 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S110 and P310.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S110 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon P310 will give greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively.