Canon M5 vs Canon Elph 115 IS
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Canon M5 vs Canon Elph 115 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 427g - 116 x 89 x 61mm
- Announced September 2016
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
- 135g - 93 x 57 x 20mm
- Released January 2013
- Alternative Name is IXUS 132 HS
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On this page, we are looking at the Canon M5 vs Canon Elph 115 IS, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Canon. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the M5 (24MP) and Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the M5 (APS-C) and Elph 115 IS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe M5 was manufactured 3 years later than the Elph 115 IS and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon Elph 115 IS being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the M5 matches up against the Elph 115 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Canon Elph 115 IS
| M5 | Elph 115 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2016 | January 2013 | Fresher by 45 months | |
| Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
| Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
| Display resolution | 1620k | 461k | Clearer display (+1159k dot) | |
| Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
| Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Canon M5
| Elph 115 IS | M5 |
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Common features in the Canon M5 and Canon Elph 115 IS
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Canon M5 vs Canon Elph 115 IS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon M5 has outer measurements of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Canon Elph 115 IS has proportions of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the M5 versus the Elph 115 IS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M5 and Elph 115 IS is 77 and 96 respectively.
Canon M5 vs Canon Elph 115 IS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M5 and Elph 115 IS.
Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M5 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon M5 will provide more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher M5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon M5 vs Canon Elph 115 IS Specifications
| Canon EOS M5 | Canon Elph 115 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| Model type | Canon EOS M5 | Canon Elph 115 IS |
| Also called | - | IXUS 132 HS |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2016-09-15 | 2013-01-29 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 7 | DIGIC 5 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 1 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon EF-M | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/2.7-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
| Total lenses | 23 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,620 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | PureColor II G TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 15 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 9.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MP4, H.264, AAC | H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 427 gr (0.94 lb) | 135 gr (0.30 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") | 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 77 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 1262 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 295 photographs | 170 photographs |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NB-11L |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $680 | $225 |