Canon S110 vs Nikon S9300

Here is a complete overview of the Canon S110 vs Nikon S9300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the S110 (12MP) and S9300 (16MP) and the S110 (1/1.7") and S9300 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The S110 was introduced 3 months later than the S9300 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S110 grades vs the S9300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S110 and Nikon Coolpix S9300. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon S110 Gallery and Nikon S9300 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon S110 has got external 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) while the Nikon S9300 has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Canon S110 vs Nikon S9300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S110 versus the S9300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S110 and S9300 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S110 and S9300.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S110 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon S9300 will offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.