Canon S110 vs Nikon S810c

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon S110 and Nikon S810c, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the S110 (12MP) and S810c (16MP) and the S110 (1/1.7") and S810c (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The S110 was brought out 19 months prior to the S810c which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S110 scores against the S810c in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S110 & Nikon Coolpix S810c. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S110 Gallery & Nikon S810c Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon S110 provides outer measurements 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 S810c has measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S110 compared to the S810c.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S110 and S810c is 93 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S110 and S810c.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S110 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S810c will show greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older S110 will be behind in sensor technology.