Canon 1000D vs Canon Elph 115 IS

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon 1000D and Canon Elph 115 IS, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Canon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the 1000D (APS-C) and Elph 115 IS (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The 1000D was manufactured 5 years prior to the Elph 115 IS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon 1000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon Elph 115 IS being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the 1000D grades against the Elph 115 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 1000D and Canon Elph 115 IS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 1000D Gallery and Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon 1000D offers external dimensions of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") having a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Canon Elph 115 IS has specifications of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Canon 1000D and Canon Elph 115 IS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1000D compared to the Elph 115 IS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1000D and Elph 115 IS is 70 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1000D and Elph 115 IS.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1000D due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon Elph 115 IS will give greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older 1000D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.