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."
