Canon S110 vs Sony WX300
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Canon S110 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(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
- Replacement is Canon S120
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Released February 2013
- Updated by Sony WX350

Canon S110 vs Sony WX300 Overview
Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon S110 vs Sony WX300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S110 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the S110 (1/1.7") and WX300 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

The S110 was announced 5 months earlier than the WX300 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the S110 grades versus the WX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon S110 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S110 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are provided at Canon S110 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Sony WX300
S110 | WX300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Canon S110
WX300 | S110 |
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Common features in the Canon S110 and Sony WX300
S110 | WX300 | |||
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Released | September 2012 | ![]() | February 2013 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Canon S110 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon S110 provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Canon S110 vs Sony WX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S110 compared to the WX300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S110 and WX300 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S110 and WX300.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S110 using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony WX300 will give you more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively.

Canon S110 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S110 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S110 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S110 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-09-17 | 2013-02-20 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | - |
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 | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 4.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 198 gr (0.44 pounds) | 166 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-5L | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $299 | $330 |