Canon SL2 vs Canon Elph 115 IS

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SL2 vs Canon Elph 115 IS, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Canon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SL2 (24MP) and Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the SL2 (APS-C) and Elph 115 IS (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SL2 was released 4 years after the Elph 115 IS which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SL2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon Elph 115 IS being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SL2 grades versus the Elph 115 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS Rebel SL2 and Canon Elph 115 IS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SL2 Gallery and Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SL2 has outside dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Canon Elph 115 IS has dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Canon SL2 vs Canon Elph 115 IS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SL2 against the Elph 115 IS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL2 and Elph 115 IS is 71 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SL2 and Elph 115 IS.

All in all, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SL2 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon SL2 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent SL2 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.