Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-S7
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2013
- Additionally Known as IXUS 132 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
- Released February 2010

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Overview
Here is a complete overview of the Canon Elph 115 IS and Casio EX-S7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and EX-S7 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Elph 115 IS was unveiled 2 years later than the EX-S7 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Elph 115 IS scores against the EX-S7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon Elph 115 IS & Casio Exilim EX-S7. The full galleries are available at Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery & Casio EX-S7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Casio EX-S7
Elph 115 IS | EX-S7 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 36 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Canon Elph 115 IS
EX-S7 | Elph 115 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus |
Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Casio EX-S7
Elph 115 IS | EX-S7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon Elph 115 IS offers 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) whilst the Casio EX-S7 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Canon Elph 115 IS and Casio EX-S7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Elph 115 IS vs the EX-S7.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Elph 115 IS and EX-S7 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Elph 115 IS and EX-S7.
As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon Elph 115 IS to deliver greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger Elph 115 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Specifications
Canon Elph 115 IS | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon Elph 115 IS | Casio Exilim EX-S7 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 132 HS | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2013-01-29 | 2010-02-21 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 5 | Exilim Engine 5.0 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 36-107mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 gr (0.30 pounds) | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | NP-80 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $225 | $140 |