Canon S110 vs Olympus SZ-11

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon S110 versus Olympus SZ-11, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is relatively close but the S110 (1/1.7") and SZ-11 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The S110 was introduced 14 months after the SZ-11 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S110 scores against the SZ-11 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S110 & Olympus SZ-11. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon S110 Gallery & Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon S110 enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-11 has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S110 versus the SZ-11.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S110 and SZ-11 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S110 and SZ-11.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S110 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus SZ-11 will result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger S110 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.