Canon S110 vs Nikon S800c

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon S110 and Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the S110 (12MP) and S800c (16MP) and the S110 (1/1.7") and S800c (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The S110 was revealed 4 months earlier than the S800c and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S110 scores against the S800c in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S110 and Nikon Coolpix S800c. The full galleries are available at Canon S110 Gallery and Nikon S800c Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon S110 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Nikon S800c has proportions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S110 and Nikon S800c in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S110 compared to the S800c.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S110 and S800c is 93 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S110 and S800c.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S110 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S800c will result in more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively.