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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z16

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Key Specs

Canon Elph 115 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also referred to as IXUS 132 HS
Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced September 2010
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z16, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and EX-Z16 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was brought out 2 years after the EX-Z16 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the Elph 115 IS matches up versus the EX-Z16 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Casio EX-Z16

 Elph 115 IS EX-Z16 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013September 2010More modern by 29 months
Screen dimensions3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution461k0kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 EX-Z16 Elph 115 IS 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Casio EX-Z16

 Elph 115 IS EX-Z16 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon Elph 115 IS provides outside measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z16 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Elph 115 IS versus the EX-Z16.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Elph 115 IS and EX-Z16 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Elph 115 IS and EX-Z16.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon Elph 115 IS to offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger Elph 115 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography highlights
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Street photography information
Casio EX-Z16 Street photography information
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z16
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (170 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
63
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (170 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
53
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography factors
42
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (170 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small ( inches)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon Elph 115 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z16
34
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (848 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Casio EX-Z16
 Canon Elph 115 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z16
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon Elph 115 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z16
Also Known as IXUS 132 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-01-29 2010-09-20
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 Exilim Engine 5.0
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch -
Resolution of screen 461k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 848 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 848x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 170 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $225 $100