Canon S110 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS
93 Imaging
37 Features
51 Overall
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![Canon PowerShot S110 front Canon PowerShot S110 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-S110/Canon-S110-front.jpg)
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85 Imaging
37 Features
67 Overall
49
Canon S110 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
- Announced September 2012
- Succeeded the Canon S100
- Updated by Canon S120
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Revealed December 2012
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Canon S110 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview
Below is a complete overview of the Canon S110 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/1.7").
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The S110 was announced 3 months before the XZ-2 iHS and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the S110 scores versus the XZ-2 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon S110 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S110 & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Canon S110 Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
S110 | XZ-2 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Canon S110
XZ-2 iHS | S110 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon S110 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
S110 | XZ-2 iHS | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | ![]() | December 2012 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon S110 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon S110 offers physical dimensions 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 XZ-2 iHS has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).
Compare the Canon S110 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S110 versus the XZ-2 iHS.
![Canon S110 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison Canon S110 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S110-vs-Olympus-XZ-2-iHS-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S110 and XZ-2 iHS is 93 and 85 respectively.
![Canon S110 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison Canon S110 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S110-vs-Olympus-XZ-2-iHS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon S110 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S110 and XZ-2 iHS.
Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images but you have to consider the age of the cameras into account.
![Canon S110 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison Canon S110 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S110-vs-Olympus-XZ-2-iHS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon S110 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon S110 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon S110 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S110-vs-Olympus-XZ-2-iHS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon S110 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot S110 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot S110 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-09-17 | 2012-12-18 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 198 grams (0.44 lbs) | 346 grams (0.76 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 48 | 49 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.6 | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | 168 | 216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | 340 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-5L | Li-90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $299 | $450 |