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Canon S110 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

Canon S110 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs

Canon S110
(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
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(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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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 S110 XZ-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Canon S110

 XZ-2 iHS S110 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon S110 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 S110 XZ-2 iHS 
RevealedSeptember 2012December 2012Same age
Manually focus More precise focus
Display size3"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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S110
Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
42
manual focus
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
46
focusing manually
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S110
Street photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
69
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/1.7")
66
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (346 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S110 Sports photography factors
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sports photography factors
35
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S110 Travel photography factors
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Travel photography factors
64
comes with touch to focus
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery (200 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
61
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (346 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S110 Landscape photography factors
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Landscape photography factors
51
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
55
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S110 Vlogging info
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Vlogging info
37
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
heavier than others in class (346g)
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Canon S110 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Canon PowerShot S110Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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