Sensor format

110 film

Pocket cartridge format popular in the 1970s and 80s.

17×13 mm
Dimensions
2.02×
Crop factor
221 mm²
Area (26% of FF)
-2.0
Stops of light vs full frame
4:3
Aspect ratio
14.8 µm
Circle of confusion

About 110 film#

Pocket cartridge format popular in the 1970s and 80s.

Typical cameras: Pentax Auto 110, Kodak Pocket Instamatic.

Compared to other formats#

Full frame (35 mm)APS-CFour Thirds / Micro Four Thirds110 film1" (one-inch) sensor1/2.3" sensor

Lens needed for the same framing#

Full-frame focal lengthEquivalent on 110 filmHorizontal angle
14 mm6.9 mm101.7°
24 mm11.9 mm71.2°
35 mm17.3 mm52.3°
50 mm24.7 mm37.9°
85 mm42.0 mm22.9°
135 mm66.8 mm14.5°
200 mm98.9 mm9.8°

Equivalent aperture for depth of field#

On 110 filmFull-frame equivalent
f/1.4f/2.8
f/2f/4.0
f/2.8f/5.7
f/4f/8.1
f/5.6f/11.3
f/8f/16.2

Frequently asked questions#

What is the crop factor of 110 film?

2.02× (diagonal 21.4 mm vs 43.3 mm for full frame).

How big is a 110 film sensor?

17 × 13 mm, an area of 221 mm².

Is 110 film good in low light?

At the same exposure it gathers 2.0 stops less total light than full frame, so expect roughly that much more visible noise at equal print size. Modern processing narrows but doesn't erase the gap.

Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources

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