Canon 5DS R vs Canon Elph 115 IS
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Canon 5DS R vs Canon Elph 115 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
- Released February 2015
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
- 135g - 93 x 57 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2013
- Additionally referred to as IXUS 132 HS

Canon 5DS R vs Canon Elph 115 IS Overview
Following is a thorough review of the Canon 5DS R and Canon Elph 115 IS, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Canon. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and Elph 115 IS (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

The 5DS R was launched 2 years after the Elph 115 IS which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5DS R being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon Elph 115 IS being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 5DS R matches up vs the Elph 115 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 5DS R vs Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5DS R & Canon Elph 115 IS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 5DS R Gallery & Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Canon Elph 115 IS
5DS R | Elph 115 IS | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 25 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+579k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Canon 5DS R
Elph 115 IS | 5DS R |
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Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Canon Elph 115 IS
5DS R | Elph 115 IS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon 5DS R vs Canon Elph 115 IS Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 5DS R has got outside dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Canon Elph 115 IS has proportions of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 5DS R and Canon Elph 115 IS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 5DS R compared to the Elph 115 IS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5DS R and Elph 115 IS is 55 and 96 respectively.

Canon 5DS R vs Canon Elph 115 IS Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5DS R and Elph 115 IS.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 5DS R due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon 5DS R will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 35MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern 5DS R is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon 5DS R vs Canon Elph 115 IS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 5DS R vs Canon Elph 115 IS Specifications
Canon EOS 5DS R | Canon Elph 115 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon EOS 5DS R | Canon Elph 115 IS |
Also referred to as | - | IXUS 132 HS |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Released | 2015-02-06 | 2013-01-29 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Dual DIGIC 6 | DIGIC 5 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 8688 x 5792 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 61 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 41 | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.7-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 250 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | PureColor II G TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.50 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 930 grams (2.05 lbs) | 135 grams (0.30 lbs) |
Dimensions | 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 86 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 2308 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 photographs | 170 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6 | NB-11L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Dual | Single |
Cost at launch | $3,699 | $225 |