Canon Powershot S110

[Johnny Vinyl]

I mentioned that I was interested in getting a better camera, and Steve recommended the Canon S100. Gary then seconded that by saying he used one for the shots he took at CES. Then Jay came along with another positive post and indicated there was a newer model...the S110. With 3 positive endorsements I decided to look around today and went into a place called Henry's, which is a chain dealing in only photography and supplies.

I looked at both the S100 and the S110, and there are only 2 differences. The S110 introduces Wi-Fi and the screen is now a multi-touch capacitive touchscreen. Sweet I thought! What about the price I asked? Well, I can get the S110 for less than the S100 as it's on-sale until the end of the month. $329.99. This is definitely a pricepoint I can live with.

Anything else I need to know before I purchase this?

 

[Steve Williams]

I mentioned that I was interested in getting a better camera, and Steve recommended the Canon S100. Gary then seconded that by saying he used one for the shots he took at CES. Then Jay came along with another positive post and indicated there was a newer model...the S110. With 3 positive endorsements I decided to look around today and went into a place called Henry's, which is a chain dealing in only photography and supplies.

I looked at both the S100 and the S110, and there are only 2 differences. The S110 introduces Wi-Fi and the screen is now a multi-touch capacitive touchscreen. Sweet I thought! What about the price I asked? Well, I can get the S110 for less than the S100 as it's on-sale until the end of the month. $329.99. This is definitely a pricepoint I can live with.

Anything else I need to know before I purchase this?

They change it every year

Started with an S90, then an S95 , then S100 and now the S110

Get the newer model and that price is very excellent. I paid ~$400 for my S100

 

[garylkoh]

Get the new one - it has the touch focus that the S100 does not have. If it's cheaper as well..... anybody want to buy a gently used Canon S100?

 

[DonH50]

How is the low-light capability?

 

[R Johnson]

I have the S100, purchased a couple months ago on Amazon's deal-of-the day for $229. I'm very happy with it. I love the 24mm equivalent wide angle. The S100 has remarkably good low light capability with high ISO and stabilization technology, and f/2.0 at wide angle. My only complaint -- poor number of exposures before the battery gives out. But the batteries are small and decent 3rd party batteries are available.

 

[Steve Williams]

I am able to take 100's of pix before recharging mine

 

[Steve Williams]

BTW, I recommend a grip for the camera and the web site below has been making them for all models

http://www.dpreview.com/news/2011/11/14/RichardFraniecS100Grip

 

[garylkoh]

I've got that grip on my S100 as well. I bought it after Steve's recommendation months ago, and now I won't have a small point and shoot without the Franiec grip!

 

[Steve Williams]

I agree. I had one on my S95 and now S100

I will bet he'll have one for the S110

Install in under one minute and makes for easy one hand shooting

 

[Johnny Vinyl]

Hi all! I had a really difficult time taking close-ups with my Canon A710, but I suspect this camera will do a much better job at that. It's actually one of the main reasons I'm looking at it. It doesn't have external MIC support, but I can live without that (it would have been a nice feature though).

As far as the grip...I'll have to ask the folks at the shop to see if they carry it. Good idea and something I would certainly want.

 

[Steve Williams]

Hi all! I had a really difficult time taking close-ups with my Canon A710, but I suspect this camera will do a much better job at that. It's actually one of the main reasons I'm looking at it. It doesn't have external MIC support, but I can live without that (it would have been a nice feature though).

As far as the grip...I'll have to ask the folks at the shop to see if they carry it. Good idea and something I would certainly want.

you'll be astonished as to how good the mic is John

the grip has to be ordered directly from Richard Franiec

 

[Johnny Vinyl]

you'll be astonished as to how good the mic is John

the grip has to be ordered directly from Richard Franiec

Good to know...and looking forward to trying it out. How much was the grip?

 

[Steve Williams]

Iirc $35

 

[Johnny Vinyl]

Iirc $35

Not bad. I'll get one for sure! Thanks for the tip!.

 

[rblnr]

Very happy with my S100 and have used it in a variety of situations.

 

[Steve Williams]

Not bad. I'll get one for sure! Thanks for the tip!.

I've noticed that the design of the grip changes every year and the price does also by a few dollars

 

[Johnny Vinyl]

I picked up the Camera today after talking to the sales guy. I wanted to know if there was anything else out there I should be looking at, and he said "Not at the price we're offering the Canon S110!". He walked me through some things and was really patient. I was satisfied that this is the right camera for me, I went ahead and took out my debit card.

I just finished charging the battery, so I'll play with it a bit tonight. I also picked up a 32GB SD card at Costco for $28.99 as even a small capacity card wasn't included.

 

[Matt193]

So John, one year later, how do you like your S110? I am thinking of picking one up at the current closeout pricing, but I'm a bit hesitant due to some complaints about the lens mechanism failing after some time.

What really interests me about this camera is that many people suggest it as one of the best compact point and shoot cameras for low light pictures. My Samsung S4 destroys my current aging Olympus in this aspect. What is your experience with taking handheld low light shots without the flash?

Thanks!

 

[GaryProtein]

The canon S series has been very good for quite a few years now. A few years ago I got an S95 for my daughter and she loves it. With the reviews you guys have given on the S110, I may buy an S110, give it to my daughter who likes all the connectivity, and take her S95 which will do what I want in a Point and Shoot.

 

[Steve Williams]

I have an S95 and my daughter an S100. Both cameras take superb photos. In fact that is the camera I take to the shows with me as it is so easy to carry