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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z270

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
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Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Other Name is IXUS 132 HS
Casio EX-Z270
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Casio EX-Z270, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and EX-Z270 (10MP) and the Elph 115 IS (1/2.3") and EX-Z270 (1/2.5") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Elph 115 IS was unveiled 4 years after the EX-Z270 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Elph 115 IS matches up vs the EX-Z270 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Casio EX-Z270

 Elph 115 IS EX-Z270 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 50 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k115kCrisper display (+346k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 EX-Z270 Elph 115 IS 

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Casio EX-Z270

 Elph 115 IS EX-Z270 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon Elph 115 IS features exterior measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z270 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Casio EX-Z270 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Elph 115 IS against the EX-Z270.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Elph 115 IS and EX-Z270 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Elph 115 IS and EX-Z270.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Elph 115 IS using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon Elph 115 IS will produce more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer Elph 115 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography details
35
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Street photography details
Casio EX-Z270 Street photography details
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography advice
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (170 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Travel photography features
Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography features
63
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery life (170 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z270
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fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (170 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Vlogging information
Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging information
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Casio EX-Z270
 Canon Elph 115 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z270
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon Elph 115 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z270
Otherwise known as IXUS 132 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/2.6-7.8
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 111 grams (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $225 $0