Canon S110 vs Nokia 1020

Canon S110 advantages over Nokia 1020

• Larger sensor
  1/1.7 inch vs 1/1.5 inch
  More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
• RAW file ability
  Yes vs No
  Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
• More telephoto lens reach
  120 mm vs 27 mm
  Capture objects farther away
• Higher effective ISO

  Higher effective ISO

  Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

  Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

  You can learn more at our glossary entry.

  Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.

  S110 test data on DxO Mark 1020 test data on DxO Mark
  168 vs 135 iso
  Take photos in low light with less noise
• 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
• Wider angle lens
  24 mm vs 27 mm
  Capture more of the scene
• Longer exposure
  15 vs 4 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