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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-G1

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
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Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-G1 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
Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Introduced November 2009
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-G1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and EX-G1 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was launched 3 years later than the EX-G1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Elph 115 IS matches up versus the EX-G1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Casio EX-G1

 Elph 115 IS EX-G1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013November 2009More recent by 39 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 EX-G1 Elph 115 IS 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Casio EX-G1

 Elph 115 IS EX-G1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon Elph 115 IS has got outer dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-G1 has measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-G1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Elph 115 IS against the EX-G1.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-G1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Elph 115 IS and EX-G1 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-G1 top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The visual here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Elph 115 IS and EX-G1.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon Elph 115 IS to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer Elph 115 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-G1 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-G1 as a Portrait photography camera
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resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-G1 Street photography highlights
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
53
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors (154 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Sports photography info
Casio EX-G1 Sports photography info
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image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (170 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
23
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-G1
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resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (170 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
54
weather sealing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (154 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography details
42
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (170 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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manual focus
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Vlogging details
Casio EX-G1 Vlogging details
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competitors (154 grams)
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Casio EX-G1
 Canon Elph 115 ISCasio Exilim EX-G1
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon Elph 115 IS Casio Exilim EX-G1
Also Known as IXUS 132 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2009-11-18
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 grams (0.30 pounds) 154 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" 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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NP-800
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $225 $61