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Canon S110 vs Sony RX100 II Comparison

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Canon S110

12 MP | 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Canon S110 vs Sony RX100 II Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing S110 and RX100 II, two Compact cameras from Canon and Sony. Canon PowerShot S110 is a Small Sensor Compact class camera and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II is a Large Sensor Compact class camera.

Canon S110 was introduced to market in September 2012 and Sony RX100 II was launched in June 2013. There is only 9 months difference between S110 and RX100 II so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Canon S110 and Sony RX100 II before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon S110 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-09-17
  • 12MP - 1/1.7-inch CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 24-120 mm F2.0-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 240fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 198g. 99 x 59 x 27 mm
  • Replaced Canon PowerShot S100 Compare

Sony RX100 II Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-06-27
  • 20MP - 1-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 160 - 12800 ( expands to 100 - 25600)
  • 28-100 mm F1.8-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 281g. 102 x 58 x 38 mm
  • Replaced Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Compare

Canon S110 was replaced by Canon PowerShot S120. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Canon PowerShot S120 vs Canon PowerShot S110
Canon PowerShot S120 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II

Sony RX100 II was replaced by Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III vs Canon PowerShot S110

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Canon S110 and Sony RX100 II compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot S110 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Weight
198 g vs 281 g 83 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 28mm 4 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
120mm vs 100mm 20 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
5× vs 3.6x more flexible focal coverage
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Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II over Canon PowerShot S110
LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
Tiltable Flash
Yes vs No Bounce built-in flash off the ceiling
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 12 MP 66% more pixels
Number of Focus Points
25 vs 9 16 more focus points
LCD Resolution
1.229k dots vs 461k dots 166% higher resolution screen
Battery Life
350 shots vs 200 shots 150 more frames with a single charge
Max Aperture - Wide
1.80 vs 2.00 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
4.90 vs 5.90 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
15.0m vs 7.0m 8m longer range
Color Depth
22.5 vs 20.6 higher color depth
Dynamic Range
12.4 vs 11.2 higher dynamic range
Low Light ISO
483 vs 168 better High ISO performance
Sensor Pixel Area
5.82µm2 vs 3.46µm2 68% larger pixel area
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
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Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot S110 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 10.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot S110 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Canon S110 vs Sony RX100 II: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Canon S110 and Sony RX100 II side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon S110 has external dimensions of 99 x 59 x 27 mm (3.9 x 2.32 x 1.06″) and weighs 198 g (0.44 lb / 6.98 oz) (including batteries). Sony RX100 II has external dimensions of 102 x 58 x 38 mm (4 x 2.29 x 1.51″) and weighs 281 g (0.62 lb / 9.91 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon S110 and Sony RX100 II. Canon S110 is 3mm narrower and 11mm thinner than Sony RX100 II but it is also 1mm taller.

Canon S110 vs Sony RX100 II Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Canon S110 and Sony RX100 II Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Canon S110 and Sony RX100 II.

Canon S110 vs Sony RX100 II Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Canon S110 and Sony RX100 II Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon S110 and Sony RX100 II.
Canon S110 vs Sony RX100 II Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Canon S110 and Sony RX100 II Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon S110 is significantly lighter (83g ) than the Sony RX100 II which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

S110
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Min
Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

S110
RX100 II
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Canon PowerShot S110 nor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon S110 and Sony RX100 II's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

On the other hand, Sony RX100 II features a Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels whereas the Canon S110 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to RX100 II.
Canon S110 vs Sony RX100 II: Sensor Comparison

Canon S110 has a 12.0MP 1/1.7-inch (7.44 x 5.58 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Digic 5 processor. On the other hand, Sony RX100 II has a 20.0MP 1-inch (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor .

Sony RX100 II's sensor provides 8MP more than Canon S110's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the S110 and RX100 II sensor size comparison.

Canon S110 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon S110 and Sony RX100 II Cameras


As seen above, Sony RX100 II has a 2.8x Larger sensor area than Canon S110. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

DxOMark Sensor Scores

DxOMark is a benchmark that scientifically assesses image quality of camera sensors. It scores camera sensors for color depth (DXO Portrait), dynamic range (DXO Landscape) and low-light sensitivity (DXO Sports), and also gives them an overall score. Canon S110 and Sony RX100 II sensors have been tested by DxO and the results show that RX100 II has a better overall score of 67, 19 points higher compared to S110's score of 48.

Model Overall Color Depth Dynamic Range Low-light ISO
Canon S110 48 20.6 bits 11.2 Evs 168 ISO
Sony RX100 II 67 22.5 bits 12.4 Evs 483 ISO
Canon S110 vs Sony RX100 II Lens Specs Comparison

Canon S110 features a 24-120 mm F2.0-5.9 5× zoom lens whereas Sony RX100 II features a 28-100 mm F1.8-4.9 3.6x zoom lens.

Canon S110 has 4mm wider coverage than the Sony RX100 II. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f1.80, Sony RX100 II is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Canon S110 has 20mm longer reach than the Sony RX100 II. However, with a max aperture of f4.90, Sony RX100 II is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

S110
RX100 II
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

S110
RX100 II
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

S110
RX100 II
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

S110
RX100 II
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Canon S110 and Sony RX100 II Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon S110 and Sony RX100 II for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon S110 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Sony RX100 II for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Optional External Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Canon S110 for Street Photography

GOOD

Sony RX100 II for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Optional External Viewfinder
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Canon S110 for Sports Photography

POOR

Sony RX100 II for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
120 mm Tele Lens
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 200 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
25 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
100 mm Tele Lens
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Canon S110 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Sony RX100 II for Daily Photography

GOOD
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
198g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
281g
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
3.6X Optical Zoom
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Canon S110 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sony RX100 II for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Canon S110 vs Sony RX100 II: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Canon S110 and Sony RX100 II, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon S110 and Sony RX100 II scores compare:

Canon S110
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #29 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #416 out of 1244 in all Cameras
Sony RX100 II
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #36 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #304 out of 1244 in all Cameras

Sony RX100 II is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Canon S110 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Canon S110. Otherwise, Sony RX100 II is the better camera overall.

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Sony RX100 II vs Canon S110 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot S110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Brand Canon Sony
Announced 2012-09-17 2013-06-27
Body Type Compact Large sensor compact
Sensor
Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/1.7-inch 1-inch
Dimensions 7.44 x 5.58 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Area 41.52mm2 116.16mm2
Megapixels 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 25600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 ISO 160 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity - 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 25
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-120 mm (5×) 28-100 mm (3.6x)
Max Aperture F2.0-5.9 F1.8-4.9
Macro Focus Range 3cm 5cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Tilting
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 461k dots 1,229k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 7.00 m 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Max Flash Sync n/a 1/2000s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 198g 281g
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm 102 x 58 x 38mm
Battery Life 200 shots 350 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording With Downloadable App
GPS Optional None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score 48 67
DxO Color Depth 20.6 22.5
DxO Dynamic Range 11.2 12.4
DxO Low Light ISO 168 483
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