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Canon PowerShot S110 vs Canon PowerShot S120

Canon PowerShot S110

Canon PowerShot S110

Camera summary

The Canon PowerShot S110, made by Canon, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on Sept. 17, 2012.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
4.1 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
5.0 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.2 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.4 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Canon PowerShot S100, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Canon PowerShot S100

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Canon PowerShot S120, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Canon PowerShot S120

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 12 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 9 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

NB-5L

The battery of this camera can last up to 200 shots per charge with the included NB-5L battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Canon PowerShot S120

Canon PowerShot S120

Camera summary

The Canon PowerShot S120, made by Canon, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on Nov. 26, 2013.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
4.5 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
5.0 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.2 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.4 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Canon PowerShot S110, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Canon PowerShot S110

Sensor

This camera has a BSI-CMOS sensor with a 12 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 9 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

NB-6LH

The battery of this camera can last up to 230 shots per charge with the included NB-6LH battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Canon PowerShot S110 Canon PowerShot S120
Af center
No
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Yes
Af phase detection
No
No
Af selective
Yes
Yes
Af single
Yes
Yes
Af touch
Yes
Yes
Af tracking
Yes
Yes
Number of cross focus points - -
Number of focus points 9 9

Connectivity

Canon PowerShot S110 Canon PowerShot S120
HDMI
Yes
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity Built-In Built-In
DXO color depth 20.6 21.3
DXO dynamic range 11.2 11.9
DXO low light ISO 168.0 246.0
DXO overall score 48.0 56.0

Exposure mode

Canon PowerShot S110 Canon PowerShot S120
AF area
No
No
average
No
No
Center weighted
Yes
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
Yes
partial
No
No
spot
Yes
Yes

General

Canon PowerShot S110 Canon PowerShot S120
AKA - -
announced Sept. 17, 2012 Nov. 26, 2013
Body type Compact Compact
brand Canon Canon
msrp $549.00 $209.99
model Canon PowerShot S110 Canon PowerShot S120
Predecessor model Canon PowerShot S100 Canon PowerShot S110
Successor model Canon PowerShot S120

Lense

Canon PowerShot S110 Canon PowerShot S120
Focal length multiplier - -
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual focus
Yes
Yes
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Number of lenses - -

Other features

Canon PowerShot S110 Canon PowerShot S120
GPS Optional Optional
Self-timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Storage slots 1 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Timelapse recording
No
No

Photography features

Canon PowerShot S110 Canon PowerShot S120
AE bracketing
Yes
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
Yes
External flash
No
No
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Flash range 7.00 m 7.00 m
Image stabilization
Yes
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Yes
Max continuous shooting 10.0 fps 12.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Minimum shutter speed 15 15
Shutter priority
Yes
Yes
WB bracketing
No
No

Physical

Canon PowerShot S110 Canon PowerShot S120
Battery life 200 shots 230 shots
Battery model NB-5L NB-6LH
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
No
Dust proof
No
No
Environmental sealing
No
No
Freeze proof
No
No
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm 100 x 59 x 29mm
Shock proof
No
No
Water proof
No
No
Weight 198 grs 217 grs

Screen

Canon PowerShot S110 Canon PowerShot S120
Live view
Yes
Yes
Screen resolution 461 922
Screen size - -
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Touch screen
Yes
Yes

Sensor

Canon PowerShot S110 Canon PowerShot S120
Max boosted ISO - -
Max image resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Yes
Yes
Sensor area - -
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58 mm 7.44 x 5.58 mm
Sensor resolution 12 12
Sensor size 1/1.7-inch 1/1.7-inch
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS

Headphone port

Canon PowerShot S110 Canon PowerShot S120
Headphone port
No
No
Max video resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Microphone port
No
No
Video formats H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)

Viewfinder

Canon PowerShot S110 Canon PowerShot S120
viewfinder - -
viewfinder coverage - -
viewfinder magnification - -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder no electronic viewfinder