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Canon S110 vs Sony A390

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Canon S110 vs Sony A390 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
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon S100
  • Successor is Canon S120
Sony A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sony A380
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Canon S110 vs Sony A390 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon S110 vs Sony A390, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the A390 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the S110 (1/1.7") and A390 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The S110 was brought out 2 years later than the A390 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon S110 being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S110 matches up against the A390 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Sony A390

 S110 A390 
ReleasedSeptember 2012July 2010More recent by 27 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Canon S110

 A390 S110 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon S110 and Sony A390

 S110 A390 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon S110 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon S110 offers outer 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) and the Sony A390 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Examine the Canon S110 vs Sony A390 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S110 versus the A390.

Canon S110 vs Sony A390 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S110 and A390 is 93 and 66 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S110 and A390.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S110 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A390 will give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher S110 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon S110 vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S110 Portrait photography info
Sony A390 Portrait photography info
42
manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
72
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S110 Street photography factors
Sony A390 Street photography factors
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
76
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S110 Sports photography features
Sony A390 Sports photography features
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
low battery life (200 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
terrible battery (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon S110 Travel photography factors
Sony A390 Travel photography factors
64
offers focus by touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
low battery life (200 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
53
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery (230 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S110 Landscape photography information
Sony A390 Landscape photography information
51
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
low battery life (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
61
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
terrible battery (230 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S110 Vlogging advice
Sony A390 Vlogging advice
37
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
9
lack of video recording
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Canon S110 vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Sony A390
 Canon PowerShot S110Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot S110 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2012-09-17 2010-07-28
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198 grams (0.44 pounds) 549 grams (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 48 66
DXO Color Depth score 20.6 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 11.5
DXO Low light score 168 607
Other
Battery life 200 shots 230 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $299 $500