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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon A2500

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon A2500 Key Specs

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
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 132 HS
Canon A2500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon A2500 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Canon Elph 115 IS and Canon A2500, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the A2500 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was introduced within a month of the A2500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon Elph 115 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Canon A2500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Elph 115 IS grades versus the A2500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Canon A2500

 Elph 115 IS A2500 
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 A2500 Elph 115 IS 

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Canon A2500

 Elph 115 IS A2500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon A2500 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon Elph 115 IS offers physical measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Canon A2500 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check the Canon Elph 115 IS and Canon A2500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Elph 115 IS and the A2500.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon A2500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Elph 115 IS and A2500 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon A2500 top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon A2500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Elph 115 IS and A2500.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon A2500 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon A2500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon A2500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Portrait photography with Canon A2500
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Street photography info
Canon A2500 Street photography info
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
lighter than others in class (135g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon A2500 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (170 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
33
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Travel photography advice
Canon A2500 Travel photography advice
63
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (170 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Landscape photography with Canon A2500
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery power (170 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon A2500 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
30
quite wide (28mm)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon A2500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Canon A2500
 Canon Elph 115 ISCanon PowerShot A2500
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon Elph 115 IS Canon PowerShot A2500
Also called IXUS 132 HS -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2013-01-29
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lbs) 135 gr (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 170 pictures 220 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NB-11L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $225 $109