Canon 6D vs Canon Elph 115 IS

Following is a detailed review of the Canon 6D and Canon Elph 115 IS, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Canon. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the 6D (Full frame) and Elph 115 IS (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The 6D was announced very close to the Elph 115 IS so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 6D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon Elph 115 IS being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 6D scores versus the Elph 115 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 6D & Canon Elph 115 IS. The whole galleries are available at Canon 6D Gallery & Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 6D has got outside measurements of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Canon Elph 115 IS has measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check out the Canon 6D and Canon Elph 115 IS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 6D and the Elph 115 IS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 6D and Elph 115 IS is 59 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 6D and Elph 115 IS.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 6D with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 6D will produce greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively.