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Canon S110 vs Sony W730

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon S110 vs Sony W730 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
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon S100
  • Replacement is Canon S120
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon S110 vs Sony W730 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Canon S110 versus Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the S110 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) and the S110 (1/1.7") and W730 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The S110 was released 3 months prior to the W730 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the S110 scores versus the W730 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Sony W730

 S110 W730 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Canon S110

 W730 S110 

Common features in the Canon S110 and Sony W730

 S110 W730 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon S110 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon S110 provides outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S110 versus the W730.

Canon S110 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S110 and W730 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S110 and W730.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S110 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W730 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively.

Canon S110 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S110
Portrait photography with Sony W730
42
focusing manually
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
35
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S110 Street photography factors
Sony W730 Street photography factors
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S110 Sports photography details
Sony W730 Sports photography details
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S110
Travel photography with Sony W730
64
includes focus via touch
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (200 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
71
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
has touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S110 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W730 as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
39
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S110 Vlogging features
Sony W730 Vlogging features
37
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than others in class (122g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon S110 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Sony W730
 Canon PowerShot S110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot S110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-09-17 2013-01-08
Physical type 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 surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198g (0.44 pounds) 122g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $299 $138