Canon PowerShot S110 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot S110 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon PowerShot S110 was introduced in September 2012 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 was introduced in January 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon PowerShot S110 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/1.7-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 461k dot Fixed Screen
      • 2.1 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.1 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon PowerShot S110 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310.

      PROS

      Canon PowerShot S110

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 198 g (0.44 lb / 6.98 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 137 g (0.30 lb / 4.83 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Canon PowerShot S110

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.1 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 48
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon PowerShot S110

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot S110

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot S110 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310.

      Canon PowerShot S110 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
      Larger Sensor 1/1.7-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 100
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 3,200
      RAW Support vs
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 24 mm vs 28 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 120 mm vs 112 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 5x vs 4x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.0 vs f/3.0
      Min Macro Focus Distance 3 cm vs 5 cm
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 461k dot vs 230k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 15 sec vs 1 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 2.1 fps vs 1.1 fps
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 640 x 480
      HDMI Output Mini vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs

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      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 over Canon PowerShot S110.

      Canon PowerShot S110 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
      Center Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.9 vs f/5.8
      Lighter 198 g (0.44 lb / 6.98 oz) vs 137 g (0.30 lb / 4.83 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon PowerShot S110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO12,8003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light198 g (0.44 lb / 6.98 oz)137 g (0.30 lb / 4.83 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Canon PowerShot S110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
        Small Sensor1/1.7-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12.1 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Focus Points99
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen461k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting2.1 fps1.1 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 1080640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Canon PowerShot S110 has a 3.0" screen with 461k dot resolution and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Canon PowerShot S110 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot S110 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 41.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 12,800. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Canon PowerShot S110 is equipped with DIGIC 5 processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2664, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Canon PowerShot S110

      Canon PowerShot S110 has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon PowerShot S110 comes with NB-5L battery pack with battery life of 200 shots and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 comes with NP-BN1 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon PowerShot S110 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 has a single SD/SDHC/Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Canon PowerShot S110, and up to 1/2000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. Canon PowerShot S110 can shoot continuously up to 2.1 fps. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 can shoot continuously up to 1.1 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m on Canon PowerShot S110 and 3.00 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310..

      Physical Parameters

      Canon PowerShot S110 body has dimensions of 99 x 59 x 27 mm (3.9 x 2.32 x 1.06") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 body has dimensions of 95 x 55 x 19 mm (3.74 x 2.17 x 0.75"). Canon PowerShot S110 weighs 198 g (0.44 lb / 6.98 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 weighs 137 g (0.30 lb / 4.83 oz).

      Canon PowerShot S110

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

      99 mm

      59 mm

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      95 mm

      55 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon PowerShot S110 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

      Canon PowerShot S110 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon PowerShot S110

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon PowerShot S110

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

      GOOD
      74
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.1 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      54
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon PowerShot S110

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

      GOOD
      70
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.1 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Canon PowerShot S110

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Canon PowerShot S110

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 198 g (0.44 lb / 6.98 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 137 g (0.30 lb / 4.83 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon PowerShot S110

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 198 g (0.44 lb / 6.98 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 137 g (0.30 lb / 4.83 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon PowerShot S110 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 and give them scores of 66 and 49 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon PowerShot S110

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

      OVERALL
      66
      OVERALL
      49

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot S110

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 48
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Canon PowerShot S110

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.1 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Canon PowerShot S110

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Canon PowerShot S110

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

      GOOD
      76
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon PowerShot S110

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

      GOOD
      71
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Canon PowerShot S110

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

      GOOD
      75
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon PowerShot S110

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 198 g (0.44 lb / 6.98 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 137 g (0.30 lb / 4.83 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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