Canon S110 vs Olympus 6000

The following is a thorough overview of the Canon S110 versus Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the S110 (1/1.7") and 6000 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The S110 was launched 3 years after the 6000 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S110 matches up vs the 6000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S110 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S110 Gallery & Olympus 6000 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon S110 offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Olympus 6000 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S110 against the 6000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S110 and 6000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S110 and 6000.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S110 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon S110 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern S110 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.