Canon S110 vs Nikon S31
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Canon S110 vs Nikon S31 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon S110 vs Nikon S31 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S110 and Nikon Coolpix S31. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S110 Gallery and Nikon S31 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Nikon S31
S110 | S31 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Canon S110
S31 | S110 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | September 2012 | Newer by 9 months |
Common features in the Canon S110 and Nikon S31
S110 | S31 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S110 vs Nikon S31 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S110 | Nikon Coolpix S31 | |
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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 |