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Canon S110 vs Nikon S620

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon S110 vs Nikon S620 Key Specs

Canon S110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon S100
  • New Model is Canon S120
Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Canon S110 vs Nikon S620 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon S110 and Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the S620 (12MP) is relatively similar but the S110 (1/1.7") and S620 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The S110 was announced 3 years later than the S620 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S110 matches up versus the S620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Nikon S620

 S110 S620 
IntroducedSeptember 2012February 2009More recent by 45 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Canon S110

 S620 S110 

Common features in the Canon S110 and Nikon S620

 S110 S620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon S110 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon S110 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Nikon S620 has sizing of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S110 versus the S620.

Canon S110 vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S110 and S620 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S110 and S620.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The S110 includes the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler. The younger S110 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon S110 vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S110 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S110 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Street photography camera
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S110 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S620 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S110 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Travel photography camera
64
boasts focus via touch
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
62
lighter than competition (120g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S110
Landscape photography with Nikon S620
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S110 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S620 as a Vlogging camera
37
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Canon S110 vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Nikon S620
 Canon PowerShot S110Nikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot S110 Nikon Coolpix S620
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-09-17 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198 gr (0.44 lb) 120 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $299 $37