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Canon S110 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon S110 vs Sony HX30V 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
  • Released September 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon S100
  • Renewed by Canon S120
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX20V
  • Later Model is Sony HX50V
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Canon S110 vs Sony HX30V Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon S110 vs Sony HX30V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the S110 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the S110 (1/1.7") and HX30V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The S110 was announced 7 months later than the HX30V so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the S110 scores versus the HX30V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Sony HX30V

 S110 HX30V 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012February 2012Fresher by 7 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Canon S110

 HX30V S110 
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon S110 and Sony HX30V

 S110 HX30V 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon S110 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon S110 has got external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S110 against the HX30V.

Canon S110 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S110 and HX30V is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S110 and HX30V.

Clearly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S110 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX30V will result in more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern S110 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon S110 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S110 Portrait photography details
Sony HX30V Portrait photography details
41
focusing manually
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S110 Street photography info
Sony HX30V Street photography info
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S110 Sports photography info
Sony HX30V Sports photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
low battery (200 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S110 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Travel photography camera
64
comes with touch to focus
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery (200 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (254g)
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S110
Landscape photography with Sony HX30V
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
low battery (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S110
Vlogging with Sony HX30V
37
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (254g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon S110 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Sony HX30V
 Canon PowerShot S110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot S110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-09-17 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198 grams (0.44 pounds) 254 grams (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 168 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots 320 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $299 $420