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Canon 5DS R vs Canon Elph 115 IS

Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
73
Overall
74
Canon EOS 5DS R front
 
Canon Elph 115 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon 5DS R vs Canon Elph 115 IS Key Specs

Canon 5DS R
(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
Canon Elph 115 IS
(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
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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.

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 5DS R Elph 115 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2013More modern by 25 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k461kClearer screen (+579k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Canon 5DS R

 Elph 115 IS 5DS R 

Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Canon Elph 115 IS

 5DS R Elph 115 IS 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 5DS R vs Canon Elph 115 IS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Canon 5DS R vs Canon Elph 115 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5DS R Portrait photography features
Canon Elph 115 IS Portrait photography features
85
manual focus
MP count high (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 5DS R
Street photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5DS R as a Sports photography camera
Canon Elph 115 IS as a Sports photography camera
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count high (51MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low battery life (700 shots)
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (170 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 5DS R
Travel photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
57
environment sealing
MP count high (51MP)
low battery life (700 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
63
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (170 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 5DS R
Landscape photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
MP count high (51MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
no image stabilization
low battery life (700 shots)
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery (170 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5DS R Vlogging advice
Canon Elph 115 IS Vlogging advice
30
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
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Canon 5DS R vs Canon Elph 115 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS R and Canon Elph 115 IS
 Canon EOS 5DS RCanon Elph 115 IS
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