Testing / Performance

**Color ***(6.37)*

With heavy marketing emphasis on the camera's DIGIC image processor, the PowerShot SD110 is designed for color accuracy and vibrant reproduction of tones. Unfortunately, on this model, the DIGIC processor appears to be more hype than substance, as the SD110 only received a 6.37 overall color score. The chart below breaks down the SD110's color reproduction into 24 color tones; the outer square represents the camera's produced tones, while the interior square displays the color corrected variation of the camera's colors, and the small vertical rectangle in the center represents the ideal.

 

The chart below displays the Canon PowerShot SD110's color reproduction capabilities by contrasting the produced tones with their corresponding ideal. The circles are used to represent the camera's produced colors, while the linked square is the ideal. The distance between the two indicates the margin of error for that tone; the greater the distance between the circle and square, the less accurate the camera is at replicating the color.

 

While many Canon cameras are known for their strong color reproduction, the SD110 falls drastically short of the ideal. The DIGIC processor is not much use to the SD110's users, who will have to settle for embellished, over-saturated variants of the scenes. The SD110 appears to be designed for the beginner or snapshot user who is not as concerned with image quality or color accuracy as shooting ease.

 

**Still Life Scene
**Below is a shot of our delightful still life scene photographed with the Canon PowerShot SD110.

[

Click on the above image to view a full resolution version (CAUTION: the linked file is very large!)](../viewer.php?picture=Canon-SD110-Still-LifeLG.jpg)

 

**Resolution / Sharpness ***(2.29)*

With 3.3 total and 3.2 effective MP possible out of the camera's 1/2.7-inch CCD, the Canon PowerShot SD110 is armed to produce images with strong resolution and sharpness. We test the resolution of cameras by taking a series of exposures of our ISO resolution chart and importing the images into Imatest Imaging Software to determine the actual number of recorded pixels used to form the image. Since most manufacturers market and categorize their cameras by the number of pixels composing their largest frame size, it is important to note our testing method contrasts the detected pixels in the image with the camera's largest image size in pixels. We do this to create a means of comparison for the various cameras, regardless of pixel capabilities. When this is conducted, cameras that recorded 70-79% of its advertised megapixel count are perceived as 'good' performers, while cameras that record 80-89% is viewed as 'very good' and anything exceeding 90% is 'excellent' and quite rare.

 

The Canon PowerShot SD110 recorded images with 2.29 megapixels of resolution; this is 73% of its marketed capabilities and a good score. This score indicates, given ample lighting and optimal conditions, the SD110 will capture crisp, clean images will sharp edges and enhanced detail.

 

**Noise - Auto ISO ***(1.87)*

The 1.87 overall automatic ISO noise score the Canon PowerShot SD110 received is one of the poorest noise scores we have ever recorded from conducting our noise tests. For any point-and-shoot camera, automatic handling of noise is essential to the quality of the final image. Without the opportunity for the user to alter settings, automatic ISO mode is designed to grant the user the cleanest image without alteration of settings. In this mode, the SD110's inability to handle noise counteracts the camera's strong resolution capabilities and will alienate many potential point-and-shoot buyers.

 

**Noise - Manual ISO ***(2.21)*

For all cameras that include variable ISO settings, we test the amount of noise produced by the camera at each offered ISO rating. We put the results into a regression analysis to determine an overall manual ISO noise score. The results are graphed below, with the horizontal X-axis representing the ISO ratings and the vertical Y-axis representing the produced noise.

 

While the SD110's manual noise score does exceed the camera's meager auto ISO performance, the 2.21 manual ISO score is nothing to be proud of either. Barring some extreme defect in the model we tested, the SD110 seems incapable of controlling noise levels and it is nearly impossible to recommend. Although I found the camera to be comfortable to hold, easy to use, and capable of decent 'resolution,' I would not suggest purchasing it because of the amount of produced noise at each ISO setting. This is something I have noticed in many non-SLR cameras produced by Canon and it continues to be a major detraction of many of their compact models.

Speed / Timing
Start-up to First Shot (7.15)

When the user presses the power button, the Canon logo (or the startup image of choice) appears on the LCD screen and the lens protrudes. After 2.85 seconds elapse, the Canon PowerShot SD110 can take its first shot. This is relatively quick for a point-and-shoot imager and will grant some opportunity for immediate capture.

 

*Shot to Shot Time (8.72)
*Many factors play into the speed of this camera's shot to shot time. The Quick Shot mode must be activated through the Recording menu. The Continuous shooting mode must be activated through the Function menu. Once these steps are completed, turn the LCD screen off and pray the viewfinder has a moment of accuracy. Only when the camera shoots under these conditions can it produce a shot every 0.56 seconds. In the normal mode, it takes 1.28 seconds between shots. Overall, it’s better to make preparations before the action happens.

 

*Shutter to Shot Time (8.04)
*Press the shutter release and tell everyone to keep on smiling. The SD110 takes 0.48 seconds to capture the shot. But this shutter lag is actually smaller than most compact cameras in its price range; props to Canon for catering to the demands of consumers.

Physical Tour

**Front ***(7.5)*

The PowerShot SD110 follows the design path laid by other models in the Canon Digital ELPH line. The compact camera’s rectangular shape is complemented by an inner circle that is slightly right-of-center. In the middle of this circle is the brushed silver zoom lens. When the camera is turned on, the lens extends. When the SD110 is shut off, the lens retracts flush into the camera body and a plastic lens cover snaps closed. The ring surrounding the lens is also brushed silver in color and has the words, 'Canon Zoom Lens 5.4-10.8mm 1:2.8-3.9' and '3.2 megapixels' imprinted on it.

 

Directly above the lens is a small circular light that acts as the AF-assist beam, red-eye reduction lamp, and self-timer lamp. To the right of the lamp is the rectangular built-in flash. Below the flash is a tiny dot that serves as a microphone. To the left of the circular light is a circle with the minuscule optical viewfinder set within. On the left side of the camera is a silver wrist strap mount. Printed on the camera body are the words, 'Canon PowerShot SD110 Digital ELPH.' The camera is a silver-white color. When the camera is turned off, the front of the camera is completely flat except for a tiny protrusion for the wrist strap mount. The flat design is perfect for portability, but not as comfortable to hold during shooting, as there is no right-hand grip to speak of.

 

**Back ***(8.0)*

The back of the PowerShot SD110 is fairly flat, with only a few slight protrusions interrupting the silver-white metallic finish. The main feature is the 1.5-inch (diagonally measured) LCD screen. Below the screen are four polished silver buttons, each labeled with its function. From left to right, the buttons read, 'Set,' 'Menu,' 'Disp.' and 'Func.' Beside the last 'Func.' button is a picture of a trash can; this button doubles as the delete button in Playback mode.

 

To the right of the LCD screen, near the bottom of the camera body, is the four-way navigational dial. At the side of each arrow is a picture of a function that the dial can perform. The top of the dial, when pressed, works as a light metering button. The left side of the dial switches the camera from normal to macro mode. The bottom of the dial can put the SD110 into continuous shooting mode or start the self-timer. The right side controls the flash mode. Directly above the dial is a small polished silver button with an LED light in its center. This button is the Print/Share button and is symbolized by a graphic of paper coming out of a printer. The light in the button shows solid blue when the camera is ready to print or transfer images. It also blinks blue when in the process of transferring or printing.

 

Directly above the Print/Share button is a circular pattern of 19 dots. These dots serve as the built-in speaker for the PowerShot SD110. Don't expect surround sound, but it works quite well for its size. Above the LCD is the small optical viewfinder. To the left of the viewfinder are two LED lights; the top indicator is solid green when the camera is ready to shoot and blinks green when it is busy. The top indicator can also show solid orange when the flash is ready to shoot or blink orange when "camera shake" is imminent. The lower indicator lights up solid yellow in the macro or infinity modes or when in AF lock. When it blinks yellow, the camera is having trouble focusing. (It also sounds a single beep.) This prompts the shooter to use the AF lock.

 

In the top right corner of the back is the mode switch. This dial protrudes slightly, so it is easy to switch modes with a little thumb movement. There are four modes to choose from; from top to bottom, they are: Playback, Auto, Manual and Movie. Each mode is represented by an appropriate icon.

 

**

Left Side ***(8.0)*

When viewed from the back, the left side is a simple rectangle. There is one gray rubber port door with the words 'A/V out digital' imprinted on it. The rubber port cover has a small tab for easy access; no need to pry it open with long fingernails. Beneath the cover are the ports for the A/V out cable and the USB cable.

 

**

Right Side ***(7.5)*

The right side of the PowerShot SD110 has only one feature: the polished silver wrist strap mount. At the bottom, the user will see the side of the door to the battery and memory card. However, these are loaded into the bottom of the camera.

**

Top ***(8.0)*

The top of the camera, like the rest of the Canon PowerShot SD110, is very simply designed. On the left side are the words, 'PowerShot SD110 Digital ELPH AiAF.' On the right side is the shutter release button, surrounded by the clearly labeled zoom lever. Directly to the right of the polished silver shutter button is the smaller brushed silver power button, labeled with 'ON/OFF.'

Components

**Viewfinder ***(2.5)*

The PowerShot SD110 uses a very small real-image optical viewfinder. The viewfinder is not very accurate; what the user sees through it is not what is captured through the lens. I recommend ignoring it and using the LCD screen unless the batteries are ready to bite the dust.

 

**

LCD Screen ***(6.0)*

The LCD screen is certainly larger than the viewfinder, but it does not take up the entire back of the diminutive frame. The 1.5-inch low-temperature, poly-crystalline-silicon TFT color LCD screen has 118,000 pixels to form images. It is not as large as it should be, but it is accurate with 100 percent field coverage, so subjects can be properly framed and viewed. Solarization is minimal and can be viewed in bright sunlight with only minimal glare.

 

**Flash ***(7.0)*

The flash can be controlled with the right portion of the four-way controller. The following options can be cycled through: Auto, Red-eye reduction auto, On, Off and Slow-sync. In the normal shooting mode, the camera's flash range reaches from 1.5-9.8 feet. In the macro mode, the flash is effective from 10.6 inches to 1.5 feet. The flash does not light the entire image evenly; it creates a circle of light in the top half of the picture, although the illumination range itself is wider than many other PowerShot models, including the PowerShot A85.

 

**

Zoom Lens ***(6.0)*

The Canon zoom lens measures 5.4-10.8mm; in 35mm format, this is equivalent to a 35-70mm lens. This translates to a 2x optical zoom, augmented with an additional 3.2x digital zoom, which should be used sparingly, as it compromises the image quality. The lens has apertures of f/2.8-f/3.9 and uses a TTL auto focus system to focus quickly and quietly. Most cameras in this price range have 3x optical zoom lenses and beyond, as the included zoom is significantly shorter than most comparable models; however, Canon lenses are known to be of higher quality.

 

Design / Layout

 

 

Model Design / Appearance ***(7.5)***

Like all Canons in the Digital ELPH line, the SD110 looks sleek. The camera is rectangular, without protrusions or grips; this design makes the digital camera more portable and compact. When the SD110 is turned on, the built-in lens cap opens and the lens emerges from its niche in the camera body. The stainless steel frame makes for a strong initial impression and makes the camera resonate with an overall feeling of style.

 

**

Size / Portability (8.0)**

The Canon PowerShot SD110 is easily carried and transported. The frame measures 3.3 x 2.2 x 0.9 inches and weighs 5.82 ounces, not including the battery and the card. This camera can definitely be held with one hand, although I recommend using two when capturing pictures. On the right side of the camera, there is a wrist strap mount to make portability even easier. The SD110 is one of the easier cameras to transport and this portability should be seen as the camera's most valuable asset.

 

**Handling Ability ***(8.0)*

On some compact cameras, there’s a real problem with accidentally sticking one’s fingers into the lens. There’s no worry of that with the Canon PowerShot SD110. The lens protrudes enough to prohibit trespassing fingers. There are no real finger grips, although the imprinted Canon logo on the front interestingly serves that function for the right hand. Despite the lack of grips, I did not find my hands sliding around; the brushed steel surface of the camera is not slippery. Basic controls and functions are intuitive and clearly distinguished. The camera is designed for immediate access and is simplistic enough for even the beginner to use right out of the box.

 

**Control Button / Dial Positioning / Size ***(7.0)*

All of the buttons on the Canon PowerShot SD110 are clearly labeled and properly spaced. Most essential functions are located on the back. Because of the camera’s compact size, the buttons tend toward the small side. However, they protrude (ever so slightly) and are spaced apart enough to prevent any finger fumbling. The four-way controller is adequately sized and easy to use. That dial and the mode switch are located within easy access of the right-hand thumb, so users can make changes smoothly while shooting. Overall, the buttons are easy to find and easier to use, thanks to good position and size.

 

 

Menu ***(7.5)***

The Canon PowerShot SD110 features Canon's new vertical menu setup. There are three subsections within the general menu layout. The menu is accessible through the Menu button, located on the back of the Canon PowerShot SD110. In each mode (Playback, Auto, Manual and Movie), there are three choices available. The Setup and My Camera menus are available in all the modes. The Recording menu is available in all the modes except Playback, where it is replaced by the Play menu.

 

In Auto mode, the recording menu offers the following options: Quick shot mode, Self-timer, AF-assist beam, Digital zoom, and Review. In Manual mode, all of those options are available, plus AiAF, Long shutter and Stitch assist. In the Movie mode’s recording menu, only the Self-timer and AF-assist beam options can be accessed. In Playback mode, the following options are available from the Play menu: Protect, Rotate, Sound memo, Erase all, Slide show, Print order, and Transfer order.

 

The Setup menu offers these options: Mute, Volume, LCD brightness, Power save mode, Date/ time, Format, File number reset, Auto rotate, Language, and Video system (NTSC or PAL). In the My Camera menu, users can control the following aspects of their SD110: Theme, Start-up image, Start-up sound, Operation sound, Self-timer sound, and Shutter sound.

**Ease of Use ***(8.0)*

The Canon PowerShot SD110 was designed with ease of use as one of its top priorities. The buttons are laid out in an orderly manner and clearly labeled. The menus are clearly labeled and intuitive to navigate through. There are pictures associated with each menu selection, but in case those could be mistaken for something else, Canon included a one or two-word title for each selection that appears at the top of the menu once the selection is highlighted. This is a point-and-shoot digital camera that’s easy to use regardless of the user's proficiency or comfort level with digital cameras.

Modes

 

**Auto Mode ***(7.0)*

Most compact cameras are designed with the point-and-shooter in mind. The SD110 is no different, as is obvious with its easy automatic mode. The user can still access features such as the self-timer and quick shot mode in the recording menu, which is convenient. When the Function button is pressed, the user can access and change the image compression and image size. However, the other settings accessed by that button (ISO, white balance, etc.) are grayed out and cannot be used. All of the options on the four-way dial are available, including the flash, metering, and shooting modes.

**Movie Mode ***(5.5)*

The Movie mode is easy to access; it resides on the main mode switch. The Movie mode can record in three resolution settings: 640 x 480, 320 x 240, or 160 x 120. The highest setting can only record 30 seconds at a time; the other two can record up to 3 minutes, despite the size of the memory card put in the camera. The Canon SD110 records at just 15 frames per second for all selectable resolutions, which is a bit slower than most movie modes and will not reproduce fluid motion video for rapid movement within the frame.

 

**Drive / Burst Mode ***(7.0)*

The Canon PowerShot SD110 does not shoot quickly in its normal mode. Within the Recording menu, there is a Quick shot option. The user manual describes this function as the chance to "reduce shutter lag time to capture those fleeting ‘photo opportunities.’" But who wants any shutter lag time, ever? I recommend keeping the Quick shot mode engaged. Aside from that, there is the Continuous shooting mode, which can be engaged by pushing the bottom portion of the four-way controller. The Continuous shooting mode can shoot 2.2 images a second in the Large/Fine mode with the LCD monitor turned off.

 

 

**Playback Mode ***(7.5)*

The Playback mode on the canon PowerShot SD110 is easily accessible with the mode switch. Pictures can be viewed in several forms in this mode: Single (histogram display available), Index (nine thumbnails), and Slide show. Individual pictures can also be magnified up to 10x. Sound memos can also be recorded with the photos; the camera will record up to 60 seconds of audio with the pictures.

 

 

**Custom Image Presets ***(0.0)*

With its selection of presets, the Digital ELPH parts from its compact camera counterparts. While the current trend for most point-and-shoot cameras includes a plethora of custom image options, the Canon PowerShot SD110 defies convention and does not include any designated scene settings. The closest included elements are Macro and Landscape shooting modes, available by pushing the left portion of the four-way controller.

Control Options.

 

 

 

Manual Control Options
Many manual controls are accessible by pressing the Function button at the bottom of the LCD screen. This button, along with the four-way controller, adjusts the following options: Exposure compensation, White balance, ISO, Color effect, Image size and Image quality. The controls are easy to use and manipulate. The major drawback to the SD110's selection of manual controls is the lack of aperture and shutter speed options. There is a Long Shutter option in the Recording menu that adds some control for low light situations. However, it is no replacement for true manual shutter speed or exposure controls. Therefor, the SD110 is equipped to accommodate the engaged automatic user, but does not really provide for more manually-driven users.

**Focus ***

Auto (8.0)*

The Canon PowerShot SD110 uses a TTL, or through-the-lens, auto focus system. The camera uses both a 9-point and 1-point focusing frame. In normal shooting mode, the camera focuses as close as 1.5 feet and as far as the eye can see. In macro mode, it can focus as close as 3.9 inches and as far as 1.5 feet. The focus works fairly quickly and quietly, registering accurate responses to motion within the frame.

 

Manual (0.0)

There is no manual focus mode on the Canon PowerShot SD110. Manual focus modes on these compact cameras always seem cumbersome to me, so I don't miss it and I doubt users of this camera will, either.

---

Metering*(7.0)*

The Canon PowerShot SD110 has three metering modes available: Evaluative, Center-weighted average, or Spot (center). These can be accessed by the top portion of the four-way controller and are intuitively marked. By pressing the controller several times, the user can cycle through the metering options. Although this is a fairly standard set of metering options, these settings allow for the user to expose the entire frame or specific area or objects within the composition without the need for a manual option.

---

Exposure*(7.0)
*As with most digital cameras, the exposure compensation can be adjusted +/- 2 in 1/3 increments on the SD110. This option is found by pressing the Function button and scrolling right or left on the EV scale. As the user scrolls, the image on the LCD screen brightens or darkens, giving the user a live view of the exposure compensation.

---

---

---

White Balance*(8.0)*

The White balance setting, found by pressing the Function button, provides a wide range of options, considering the camera’s price and target audience. The Canon PowerShot SD110 offers the following: TTL Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, and Custom. "Custom" acts as the manual setting for the white balance on this camera. The custom function will enable the engaged user to move beyond the limitations of automatic settings and record accurate colors regardless of the light source for the scene. The best part about this feature is that it lets the user preview the image on the LCD with the selected white balance setting. This allows users to visualize the setting without having to suffer through trial and error while taking bad pictures and deleting them until the whites look right. The included set of white balance options is one of the more elaborate set of selections provided on the PowerShot SD110, enabling the user to use the settings to attain appropriate color from any scene.

ISO*(7.0)*

The ISO speed can be controlled by pushing the Function button and then scrolling through the ISO options until the appropriate rating is selected. The following options are available: Auto, 50, 100, 200, and 400. This range is typical of a point-and-shoot camera in this price range, although the inclusion of an ISO 50 setting is slightly lower than most cameras go. This will provide a bit beyond those other models and grant the user more opportunity to capture a clean image under abundant lighting.

---

Shutter Speed*(0.0)*

This digital camera employs a hybrid mechanical and electronic shutter that can shoot as fast as 1/1500th of a second and as slow as once every 15 seconds. The shutter speed cannot be controlled manually; the closest option to manually adjusting the shutter speed is the Long Shutter option found in the Recording menu. This can be turned on and off, but cannot be adjusted within its 15-1 second range. The Canon PowerShot SD110 does provide a noise reduction feature when shooting with shutter speeds slower than 1.3 seconds, a feature with growing prevalence among typical point-and-shoot cameras.

---

**Aperture ***(0.0)*

The aperture range of the Canon SD110's fixed lens is f/2.8-f/3.9. Unfortunately, the aperture opening cannot be controlled manually.

 

 

Image Parameters

Picture Quality/Size Options*(7.5)*

The Canon PowerShot SD110 has several size options for still pictures: Large (2048 x 1536), Medium 1 (1600 x 1200), Medium 2 (1024 x 768), and Small (640 x 480). The file compression can be set to Superfine, Fine, and Normal. These options are definitely sufficient for the point-and-shoot user of a compact camera.

---

Picture Effects Mode*(7.5)*

The picture effects mode can be found when the Function button is pressed. The following effects options are available: Vivid, Neutral, Low sharpening, Sepia, and Black & White. When the user scrolls through these options with the four-way controller, the user can get a live view of the effect on the image currently on the LCD screen.

 

Connectivity / Extras

---

**Connectivity
***Software **(6.0)*

The Canon PowerShot SD110 comes with software that is compatible with both Windows and Mac OS machines. The camera comes with the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Version 17.1; this software can stitch pictures together into panoramas. The package also includes ArcSoft Camera Suite 1.3, which comprises ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5 and ArcSoft VideoImpression 2 for Windows and ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5 and ArcSoft VideoImpression 1.6 for Macintosh.

 

Jacks, Ports, Plugs (5.0)

The PowerShot SD110 has a limited set of ports; there is a USB and A/V out (NTSC or PAL) port on the left side. The camera also has a port for Secure Digital cards and a space for its rechargeable lithium-ion battery on the bottom.

 

*Direct Print Options (8.0)
*This Canon Digital ELPH is PictBridge compatible. It even has a special Print/Share button that enables one-touch printing.

 

Memory (6.0)

The Canon PowerShot SD110 supports SD memory cards, but MMC card performance is not guaranteed. The camera records in JPEG or Motion JPEG Image format. There is no internal memory included on this model.

---

**Other Features (8.0)
***Stitch assist shooting mode - *This option can be selected from the Recording menu. When several pictures are taken in succession and uploaded into the included Canon software, the images can be stitched together to create one panoramic shot.

 

*Self-timer - *This option can be accessed on the four-way controller or the Recording menu; the self-timer can be activated to shoot in 2 or 10 seconds.

 

*PC-controlled shooting - *When the camera is connected to a computer via the USB and the Canon software is enabled, the Canon SD110 can be controlled by the computer.

 

*Coach Special Edition - *This camera can be found online at the Canon web site with a special edition Coach-brand leather carrying case and metal neck strap. All of these items come in a Coach gift box.

 

*Underwater Casing - *The Canon PowerShot SD110 is compatible with the Canon WP-DC10 waterproof casing, so users can take this camera underwater when desired.

 

Overall Impressions

---

Value*(7.5)*

For the $299 retail price tag and $200 street price, the Canon PowerShot SD110 provides great competition in its point-and-shoot price range. For the beginning user who wants an easy to use camera, look no further. This Canon comes with 3.3 megapixels, which is enough to make great 8 x 10-inch prints, something most beginners don't do anyway. The only major drawback to the SD110 is its weak handling of noise. The camera's issues with noise are so extreme, the SD110 will only provide clean images when using the ISO 50 setting in bright light environments. Therefore, I would recommend this camera as a worthy purchase for the beginning user who wants a small digital camera they can carry around in a pocket and use to record instant snapshots. For more experienced users, even for $200 USD, the image quality will be disappointing.

**Comparisons
***[*

Canon PowerShot SD10*](../specs/Canon/PowerShot%20SD10.htm)*- Introduced in July 2004 at a retail price of $349, the SD10 continues the ELPH legacy of trendy compact cameras. Weighing a mere 3.5 ounces in an attractive exterior shell, the user has the option of four selectable body colors. The SD10 has 4 megapixels on its 1/2.5-inch CCD, compared to the SD110's 3.2 MP. The cameras share the same 1.5-inch LCD, ISO and Playback options, and even Movie mode. The SD10 goes for a bit under $300 online, but probably isn't worth the full price. The PowerShot SD10 has a different layout that isn't as clean as the SD110. Plus, it doesn't have a zoom lens; it has a fixed focal length lens with 5.4x digital zoom.

---

[

Kodak EasyShare DX7440*](../specs/Kodak/EasyShare%20DX7440.htm)*- The point-and-shoot Kodak EasyShare DX7440 was introduced in August at a retail price of $299.95, which translates to about $240 on the street. The 4 megapixel camera weighs in slightly heavier, at 7.9 ounces, but it packs more options too. The Kodak EasyShare DX7440 comes with a 4x optical zoom lens, 32MB of internal memory, and a 2.2-inch LCD screen. The camera comes with 16 scene modes for the automatically inclined and plenty of manual options for the budding photographer. An added 800 setting to the ISO range is a nice feature. The Kodak model does share a few features with the Canon SD110; they both have a designated Print/Share button and a two frame-per-second burst mode but the key distinction is the frame size, pairing a compact, square-styled point-and-shoot body with the larger DX7440's frame.

---

[

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P73*](../specs/Sony/Cyber%20Shot%20DSC-P73.htm)*- Sony introduced this point-and-shoot model in August 2004. The P73 retails for $249.95, but can be found for about $215. This camera is neither as compact nor as good-looking as the Canon SD110. However, it does have six scene modes and a movie mode that shoots at 30 frames per second. It also has a 3x optical zoom lens and 4.1 megapixels in its 6.4-ounce body. The P73 has the same-sized 1.5-inch LCD screen, but it only has 64,000 pixels compared to the Canon SD110's 118,000.

---

[

Fuji FinePix** E500*](../specs/Fuji/FinePix%20E500.htm)*- The FinePix E500 is not as compact or slim as the Canon model. It wouldn't fit in a pocket and wasn't built for ease of use and portability like the SD110. The 4.1 megapixel digital camera has a right-hand grip and a 3x optical zoom lens. The Canon and Fuji lenses are similar in that they retract into the camera body and snap shut. At 6.2 ounces, the E500 retails for $249.99 and comes with the same USB and video out ports and ISO settings as the Canon SD110. Perhaps the best feature about the E500 is its full manual control, aperture and shutter speed included. The E500 can shoot in JPEG and RAW format, but has a weak movie mode that shoots a sluggish 10 frames per second in either 320 x 240 or 160 x 120 resolution. The E500 has a nice 2-inch LCD screen with 154,000 pixels.

---

---

**Who It’s For
***Point-and-Shooters*- This camera is easy to use and easy to look at. With its trendy and attractive frame and compact form, the SD110 is perfect to tote in a pocket to a party and show off to friends.

 

Budget Consumers- With its $200 price, the SD110 can please budget consumers who are looking for a compact point-and-shoot camera.

**

*Gadget Freaks -*There are definitely other cameras that have more gadgets, but the PC-control feature is very cool.

 

Manual Control Freaks- Manual control freaks may be disappointed in the SD110. It is missing two key manual controls: aperture and shutter speed. To its credit, it does have a manual white balance setting. Judge for yourself.

 

*Pros/Serious Hobbyists -*This camera could be for pros or serious hobbyists if they were headed to a club downtown and needed a camera that could fit in a pocket. Otherwise, this camera does not have the options to please a photo fanatic.

Conclusion

---

**Conclusion
**Like all digital cameras, the Canon PowerShot SD110 has its pros and cons. It is very compact and easily fits in a pocket. It's durable with its attractive stainless steel frame, so it can survive a few drops and bumps. The layout is simple to use, and the menus follow suit. The camera even sports a Print/Share button to ease the stress of transferring photos directly to a printer. This Digital ELPH has 3.3 megapixels on its 1/2.7-inch CCD. The SD110 retails for $299, but can be found online for $200. The lens is from Canon, which is known for its optics. However, this camera only has 2x optical zoom — a definite letdown. In practice, the camera's resolution is strong, but extreme levels of noise often distort the image. The LCD screen does have fairly high resolution, but it is on the small side at 1.5 inches and is often tough to see. The other major downside of the Canon SD110 is the lack of aperture or shutter speed manual controls. However, this camera is perfect for the beginning user who desires a straightforward, portable, and simplistic digital camera.

Specs

**Specs Table
**{{manufacturer_specs_table}}{{raw_scores_table}}