Updated (September, 2012): Compare the Canon PowerShot S110 vs Canon PowerShot G5

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Reasons to buy the Canon Powershot S100

Supports RAW
 Shoots RAW
Better editing
High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
240 fps
True resolution
 High true resolution
12 MP
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
 

Reasons to buy the Canon PowerShot G5

Supports RAW
 Shoots RAW
Better editing
Viewfinder
 Great viewfinder
Tunnel
External flash
 External flash
Better lighting
 
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differences

Advantages of the Canon S100

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Screen size Much larger screen 3.0" vs 1.8"
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 Around 70% larger screen
Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Wide angle Much better wide angle 24 mm vs 35 mm
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 More than 30% better wide angle
True resolution Much higher true resolution 12 MP vs 5 MP
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 Capture around 2.5x more detail in your photos
Size Smaller 99x60x28 mm vs 121x74x70 mm
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 3.8x smaller
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
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 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 400 ISO
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 The S100's maximum light sensitivity is 4 f-stops better
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 9.6 fps vs 1.5 fps
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 Around 6.5x faster continuous shooting
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO 12,800 ISO vs None
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 Allows taking photos in darker situations, often at the cost of additional noise in the image
Sensor size Slightly larger sensor 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm vs 1/1.8" 7.2x5.3mm
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 Around 10% larger sensor
Weight Significantly lighter 198 g vs 490 g
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 2.5x lighter
Macro focus Better macro capability 3 cm vs 5 cm
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 Focus on subjects 40% closer to the lens
Thickness Significantly thinner 1.1" vs 2.8"
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 2.5x thinner
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Advantages of the Canon G5
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
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 An external flash often produces better looking flash images
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder Tunnel vs None
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 A viewfinder can help save battery life by keeping the screen turned off
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similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Very wide aperture Help
f/2.0
Supports RAW RAW support Help
Better editing
Sensor size Large sensors Help
S100:1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm
G5:1/1.8" 7.2x5.3mm
Zoom Poor zoom Help
S100:5x
G5:4x

Compared to recent pro digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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Longest exposure Short max exposure time Help
15 seconds
Screen flips out No flip-out screens Help
Less flexible
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
S100:6,400 ISO
G5:400 ISO
Sensor size Very small sensors Help
S100:1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm
G5:1/1.8" 7.2x5.3mm

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Shared Competitors

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Canon PowerShot S95

Canon PowerShot S95

Pro digicam

$389
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Shutter lag Has much more shutter lag
Compare the PowerShot S95 vs the Powershot S100
Compare the PowerShot S95 vs the PowerShot G5
Canon PowerShot G15

Canon PowerShot G15

Pro digicam

$349 - $399
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Light sensitivity Significantly higher maximum light sensitivity
Weight Is slightly heavier
Color depth Has slightly less color depth
Compare the PowerShot G15 vs the Powershot S100
Compare the PowerShot G15 vs the PowerShot G5
Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G12

Pro digicam

$610
Screen flips out Has a screen which flips out
Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the PowerShot G12 vs the Powershot S100
Compare the PowerShot G12 vs the PowerShot G5
Canon PowerShot G16

Canon PowerShot G16

Pro digicam

$499 - $500
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Light sensitivity Significantly higher maximum light sensitivity
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the PowerShot G16 vs the Powershot S100
Compare the PowerShot G16 vs the PowerShot G5
Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Compact

$144
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Shutter lag Has slightly more shutter lag
Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the Powershot S100
Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the PowerShot G5

Canon Powershot S100 Competitors

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Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot S110

Canon PowerShot S110

Pro digicam

$215 - $350
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Dynamic range Less dynamic range
GPS No built-in GPS
Compare the PowerShot S110 vs the Powershot S100
Canon PowerShot S120

Canon PowerShot S120

Pro digicam

$399 - $400
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Supports 24p No 24p support
GPS No built-in GPS
Compare the PowerShot S120 vs the Powershot S100
Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Pro digicam

$479 - $598
Sensor size Much larger sensor
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Supports 24p No 24p support
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Compare the Cybershot DSC-RX100 vs the Powershot S100
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Pro digicam

$318 - $399
Aperture Wider aperture
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Supports 24p No 24p support
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the Powershot S100
Nikon Coolpix P330

Nikon Coolpix P330

Pro digicam

$297
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
Supports 24p No 24p support
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Compare the Coolpix P330 vs the Powershot S100

Canon PowerShot G5 Competitors

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Disadvantages
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Canon PowerShot G6

Pro digicam
Screen size Larger screen
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution
Compare the PowerShot G6 vs the PowerShot G5
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Canon EOS Digital Rebel

Entry-level DSLR
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses
Size Larger
Weight Heavier
Compare the EOS Digital Rebel vs the PowerShot G5
Canon PowerShot G7

Canon PowerShot G7

Digicam
Screen size Much larger screen
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Supports RAW No RAW support
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the PowerShot G7 vs the PowerShot G5
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Konica Minolta DiMAGE X60

Compact
Screen size Much larger screen
Size Significantly smaller
Supports RAW No RAW support
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Compare the DiMAGE X60 vs the PowerShot G5
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Canon PowerShot S400

Compact
Size Significantly smaller
Weight Significantly lighter
Supports RAW No RAW support
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the PowerShot S400 vs the PowerShot G5

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