• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 125.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung DV300F advantages over Canon S110

  • Less expensive
    $199 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Thinner
    18 mm vs 26 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    103g vs 198g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Canon S110 advantages over Samsung DV300F

  • Larger sensor
    1/1.7 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.90 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/2.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

  • Bright lens; Good image quality; Compact body; Feature-set caters to experienced photographers; Works hand-in-hand with your smartphone.

  • Sub-par battery life; Performance is still spotty; Lens defects at wide angle; Geotagging is reliant on smartphone; No remote shooting support.

  • Read our Canon S110 Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon S100

Samsung DV300F
Canon S100
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $429
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Samsung DV300F vs Canon S100

Canon S110
Canon S100
  • $249
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $429
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Canon S110 vs Canon S100

Compared to Samsung ST66

Samsung DV300F
Samsung ST66
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST66

Canon S110
Samsung ST66
  • $249
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Canon S110 vs Samsung ST66

Compared to Sony WX70

Samsung DV300F
Sony WX70
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $292
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • More dots on screen

Compare Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX70

Canon S110
Sony WX70
  • $249
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $292
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon S110 vs Sony WX70

Compared to Samsung ST150F

Samsung DV300F
Samsung ST150F
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST150F

Canon S110
Samsung ST150F
  • $249
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Canon S110 vs Samsung ST150F

Compared to Panasonic LF1

Samsung DV300F
Panasonic LF1
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $248
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung DV300F vs Panasonic LF1

Canon S110
Panasonic LF1
  • $249
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $248
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon S110 vs Panasonic LF1

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