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Canon S110 vs Pentax S1

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon S110 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Canon S110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon S100
  • Refreshed by Canon S120
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed March 2011
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Canon S110 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon S110 versus Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is very well matched but the S110 (1/1.7") and S1 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The S110 was unveiled 19 months later than the S1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S110 scores against the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Pentax S1

 S110 S1 
RevealedSeptember 2012March 2011More recent by 19 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Canon S110

 S1 S110 

Common features in the Canon S110 and Pentax S1

 S110 S1 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon S110 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon S110 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Canon S110 versus Pentax S1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S110 and the S1.

Canon S110 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S110 and S1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S110 and S1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S110 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Pentax S1 will give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher S110 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon S110 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S110 Portrait photography information
Pentax S1 Portrait photography information
42
focusing manually
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S110 Street photography details
Pentax S1 Street photography details
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S110 Sports photography information
Pentax S1 Sports photography information
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S110
Travel photography with Pentax S1
64
features focus by touch
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
64
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S110 Landscape photography advice
Pentax S1 Landscape photography advice
51
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S110 Vlogging information
Pentax S1 Vlogging information
37
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon S110 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Pentax S1
 Canon PowerShot S110Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot S110 Pentax Optio S1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-09-17 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198 grams (0.44 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 168 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots 260 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $299 $174