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Canon S110 vs Nikon S31

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon S110 vs Nikon S31 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
  • Succeeded the Canon S100
  • Renewed by Canon S120
Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Canon S110 vs Nikon S31 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon S110 and Nikon S31, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the S31 (10MP) is very close but the S110 (1/1.7") and S31 (1/2.9") have different sensor sizing.

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The S110 was manufactured 9 months before the S31 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S110 matches up against the S31 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Nikon S31

 S110 S31 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Canon S110

 S31 S110 
IntroducedJune 2013September 2012Newer by 9 months

Common features in the Canon S110 and Nikon S31

 S110 S31 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon S110 vs Nikon S31 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon S110 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Nikon S31 has dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Canon S110 and Nikon S31 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S110 and the S31.

Canon S110 vs Nikon S31 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S110 and S31 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Nikon S31 top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Nikon S31 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S110 and S31.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S110 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon S110 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged S110 will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon S110 vs Nikon S31 sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Nikon S31 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Nikon S31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S110 Portrait photography info
Nikon S31 Portrait photography info
42
manual focus
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.9")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S110 Street photography information
Nikon S31 Street photography information
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
52
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.9")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S110 Sports photography details
Nikon S31 Sports photography details
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
terrible battery power (200 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
24
weather sealing
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.9")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S110
Travel photography with Nikon S31
64
has touch to focus
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
59
weather sealing
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S110
Landscape photography with Nikon S31
51
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.9")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S110 Vlogging information
Nikon S31 Vlogging information
37
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
24
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Canon S110 vs Nikon S31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Nikon S31
 Canon PowerShot S110Nikon Coolpix S31
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot S110 Nikon Coolpix S31
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-09-17 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.9"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 4.8 7.3
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198 grams (0.44 lb) 185 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 168 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 260 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $299 $90