Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-S5

Below is a extended review of the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Casio EX-S5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and EX-S5 (9MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was announced 4 years later than the EX-S5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Elph 115 IS grades vs the EX-S5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon Elph 115 IS and Casio Exilim EX-S5. The whole galleries are available at Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery and Casio EX-S5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon Elph 115 IS has exterior measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Casio EX-S5 has proportions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Elph 115 IS versus the EX-S5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Elph 115 IS and EX-S5 is 96 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Elph 115 IS and EX-S5.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon Elph 115 IS to offer extra detail with its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Elph 115 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.