Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon ELPH 180

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon ELPH 180, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. The sensor resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the ELPH 180 (20MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was introduced 3 years before the ELPH 180 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Elph 115 IS scores against the ELPH 180 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon Elph 115 IS & Canon PowerShot ELPH 180. The whole galleries are available at Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery & Canon ELPH 180 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon Elph 115 IS provides exterior dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Canon ELPH 180 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Elph 115 IS versus the ELPH 180.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Elph 115 IS and ELPH 180 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Elph 115 IS and ELPH 180.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon ELPH 180 to provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Elph 115 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.