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Canon S110 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon S110 vs Olympus FE-5010 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
  • Released September 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon S100
  • Replacement is Canon S120
Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon S110 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon S110 versus Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the S110 (1/1.7") and FE-5010 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The S110 was revealed 3 years after the FE-5010 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S110 grades vs the FE-5010 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Olympus FE-5010

 S110 FE-5010 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012January 2009More modern by 45 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Canon S110

 FE-5010 S110 

Common features in the Canon S110 and Olympus FE-5010

 S110 FE-5010 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon S110 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should 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") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5010 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S110 vs the FE-5010.

Canon S110 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S110 and FE-5010 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S110 and FE-5010.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The S110 comes with the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The fresher S110 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon S110 vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S110 Portrait photography factors
Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography factors
42
you can focus manually
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S110 Street photography highlights
Olympus FE-5010 Street photography highlights
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition (130 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S110 Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography factors
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
low battery life (200 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S110
Travel photography with Olympus FE-5010
64
supports focus via touch
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery life (200 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
60
lighter than competition (130 grams)
environment sealing
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S110 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
low battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S110 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Vlogging camera
37
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (130g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon S110 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Olympus FE-5010
 Canon PowerShot S110Olympus FE-5010
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot S110 Olympus FE-5010
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-09-17 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198g (0.44 lbs) 130g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 168 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Card slots One One
Retail cost $299 $130