• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon 110 HS advantages over Olympus SZ-12

  • Thinner
    20 mm vs 39 mm
    Thinner
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Lighter weight
    135g vs 216g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.1 vs 14.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    5.8 fps vs 0.9 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Olympus SZ-12 advantages over Canon 110 HS

  • Less expensive
    $200 vs $250 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    600 mm vs 120 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 220 vs 170 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • 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

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • 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
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • 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

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-WX9

Canon 110 HS
Sony DSC-WX9
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $175
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 110 HS vs Sony DSC-WX9

Olympus SZ-12
Sony DSC-WX9
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure
  • $175
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Thinner

Compare Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony DSC-WX9

Compared to Canon 320 HS

Canon 110 HS
Canon 320 HS
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $231
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Canon 110 HS vs Canon 320 HS

Olympus SZ-12
Canon 320 HS
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $231
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Thinner

Compare Olympus SZ-12 vs Canon 320 HS

Compared to Canon A2400 IS

Canon 110 HS
Canon A2400 IS
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $124
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon 110 HS vs Canon A2400 IS

Olympus SZ-12
Canon A2400 IS
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $124
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Olympus SZ-12 vs Canon A2400 IS

Compared to Olympus SZ-16

Canon 110 HS
Olympus SZ-16
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 110 HS vs Olympus SZ-16

Olympus SZ-12
Olympus SZ-16
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bulb shutter
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compare Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus SZ-16

Compared to Olympus SZ-15

Canon 110 HS
Olympus SZ-15
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $162
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon 110 HS vs Olympus SZ-15

Olympus SZ-12
Olympus SZ-15
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Bulb shutter
  • $162
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus SZ-15

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