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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-S12

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
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Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-S12 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 132 HS
Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Casio EX-S12, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and EX-S12 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was released 4 years later than the EX-S12 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon Elph 115 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Elph 115 IS grades vs the EX-S12 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Casio EX-S12

 Elph 115 IS EX-S12 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 50 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 EX-S12 Elph 115 IS 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Casio EX-S12

 Elph 115 IS EX-S12 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon Elph 115 IS comes with physical dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Casio EX-S12 has dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Casio EX-S12 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Elph 115 IS vs the EX-S12.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-S12 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Elph 115 IS and EX-S12 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-S12 top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Elph 115 IS and EX-S12.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon Elph 115 IS to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer Elph 115 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-S12 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography info
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Street photography advice
Casio EX-S12 Street photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Sports photography info
Casio EX-S12 Sports photography info
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (170 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (170 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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lighter than competitors (111 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery life (170 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
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lighter than competitors (111 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-S12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Casio EX-S12
 Canon Elph 115 ISCasio Exilim EX-S12
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon Elph 115 IS Casio Exilim EX-S12
Otherwise known as IXUS 132 HS -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/2.8-7.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1/2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lbs) 111 gr (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $225 $119