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Canon S110 vs Sony WX70

Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
51 Overall
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Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97 Imaging
38 Features
46 Overall
41

Canon S110 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon S100
  • Replacement is Canon S120
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon S110 vs Sony WX70 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon S110 vs Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the S110 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the S110 (1/1.7") and WX70 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The S110 was revealed 8 months after the WX70 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S110 grades vs the WX70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Sony WX70

          

          

            
 S110 WX70 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012January 2012More modern by 8 months
Focus manually  Dial exact focus
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Canon S110

          

          

            
 WX70 S110 
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon S110 and Sony WX70

          

          

            
 S110 WX70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon S110 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon S110 enjoys physical 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) whilst the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check out the Canon S110 vs Sony WX70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S110 against the WX70.
Canon S110 vs Sony WX70 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S110 and WX70 is 93 and 97 respectively.
Canon S110 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon S110 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S110 and WX70.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S110 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony WX70 will result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent S110 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

            Canon S110 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon S110 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon S110 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon S110 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX70 Portrait photography advice
41
 focusing manually
 has face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/1.7")
34
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon S110 Street photography highlights
Sony WX70 Street photography highlights
69
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 offers focus via touch
 no moving screen
 small sensor (1/1.7")
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes touch focus
 lighter than competition (114g)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Canon S110 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
34
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking focus
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/1.7")
 terrible battery life (200 shots)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon S110 Travel photography factors
Sony WX70 Travel photography factors
64
 offers focus via touch
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery life (200 shots)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
71
 lighter than competition (114 grams)
 includes touch focus
 good megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 does not have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon S110 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX70 Landscape photography advice
50
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/1.7")
 terrible battery life (200 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
 fairly wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 manual mode not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon S110
Vlogging with Sony WX70
37
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have mic socket
36
 fairly wide (25mm)
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (114 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 lack of external microphone port
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Canon S110 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Sony WX70
 Canon PowerShot S110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot S110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-09-17 2012-01-30
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB 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 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 198 grams (0.44 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L NP-BN
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/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $299 $242