Even though the model I use is Canon Powerhot SX 100 IS which was purchased from USA 1+ year before I add this review in this section of 110IS. Been a user of atleast 5 digi cam models starting from Olympus D 520 which did have the 3x optical zoom as its new feature compared to the other models at the time of purchase, later 2 olympus and 2 canon models.
Currently I use this model as my friend too. Looking at the performance of these models another friend has purchased SX 110 IS which does have an 1MP advantage. As similar in features, both are identical in picture quality and performance etc.
Read several reviews as this model was just in to the US market. Most of the reviews did say that this matched the performance of its siblings s3 and s5 with higher pricing whereas this in a smaller size made the difference with similar features except for the eye view.
The picture clarity is excellent and as well the easyness to use. Purchased at approx. INR 10K. Later the price went up and as well the currency conversion rate. Added a 2GB card which came as a deal in Amazon put together with the cover specific to this model. Altogether was the best deal and hence a very satisfied user of the camera.
In a tour that we went to Coorg, all our cameras were taking the similar natural photographs which finally when merged made a difference in the quality out of the models Nikon, Sony, Olympus etc. Did make use of the 10x optical zoom to get the maximum proximity which was comparitively a better option than the others.
Overall a recommended ultra zoom camera at the price of higher point and shoot camera. Rechargeable batteries is an handicap unless purchased seperately.