Canon S110 vs Olympus 7000

Here, we are looking at the Canon S110 vs Olympus 7000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the S110 (1/1.7") and 7000 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The S110 was launched 3 years after the 7000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the S110 matches up versus the 7000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S110 and Olympus Stylus 7000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon S110 Gallery and Olympus 7000 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon S110 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Olympus 7000 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S110 and the 7000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S110 and 7000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S110 and 7000.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The S110 provides the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The more modern S110 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.