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Canon T6i vs Canon Elph 115 IS

Portability
66
Imaging
64
Features
76
Overall
68
Canon EOS Rebel T6i front
 
Canon Elph 115 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon T6i vs Canon Elph 115 IS Key Specs

Canon T6i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Alternate Name is EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Replaced the Canon 700D
  • Renewed by Canon T7i
Canon Elph 115 IS
(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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 132 HS
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Canon T6i vs Canon Elph 115 IS Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon T6i versus Canon Elph 115 IS, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Canon. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the T6i (24MP) and Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the T6i (APS-C) and Elph 115 IS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The T6i was released 2 years after the Elph 115 IS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon T6i being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon Elph 115 IS being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the T6i matches up versus the Elph 115 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 T6i Elph 115 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2013More modern by 25 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k461kClearer display (+579k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Canon T6i

 Elph 115 IS T6i 

Common features in the Canon T6i and Canon Elph 115 IS

 T6i Elph 115 IS 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions

Canon T6i vs Canon Elph 115 IS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon T6i provides external dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Canon Elph 115 IS has dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

See the Canon T6i versus Canon Elph 115 IS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the T6i against the Elph 115 IS.

Canon T6i vs Canon Elph 115 IS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T6i and Elph 115 IS is 66 and 96 respectively.

Canon T6i vs Canon Elph 115 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon T6i vs Canon Elph 115 IS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the T6i and Elph 115 IS.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The T6i due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon T6i will show more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern T6i is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon T6i vs Canon Elph 115 IS sensor size comparison

Canon T6i vs Canon Elph 115 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6i vs Canon Elph 115 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6i Portrait photography info
Canon Elph 115 IS Portrait photography info
78
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon T6i Street photography advice
Canon Elph 115 IS Street photography advice
70
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
no image stabilization
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6i Sports photography factors
Canon Elph 115 IS Sports photography factors
60
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (440 per charge)
38
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (170 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6i Travel photography advice
Canon Elph 115 IS Travel photography advice
65
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (440 CIPA)
63
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery power (170 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6i Landscape photography information
Canon Elph 115 IS Landscape photography information
65
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery (440 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
41
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (170 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6i Vlogging info
Canon Elph 115 IS Vlogging info
72
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone jack
no image stabilization
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
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Canon T6i vs Canon Elph 115 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6i and Canon Elph 115 IS
 Canon EOS Rebel T6iCanon Elph 115 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T6i Canon Elph 115 IS
Also referred to as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i IXUS 132 HS
Class Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2015-02-06 2013-01-29
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 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 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 19 9
Cross type focus points 19 1
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.7-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Amount of lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - PureColor II G TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 555g (1.22 lb) 135g (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 919 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 170 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NB-11L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $749 $225