Canon S110 vs Olympus XZ-1

Below, we will be comparing the Canon S110 and Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the S110 (1/1.7") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") come with totally different sensor size.

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The S110 was unveiled 20 months later than the XZ-1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S110 matches up vs the XZ-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S110 & Olympus XZ-1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon S110 Gallery & Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S110 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-1 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S110 against the XZ-1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S110 and XZ-1 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S110 and XZ-1.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S110 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon S110 will give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S110 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.