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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z29

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 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
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 132 HS
Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Announced March 2009
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Casio EX-Z29, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and EX-Z29 (10MP) and the Elph 115 IS (1/2.3") and EX-Z29 (1/2.5") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Elph 115 IS was brought out 3 years later than the EX-Z29 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Elph 115 IS scores vs the EX-Z29 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Casio EX-Z29

 Elph 115 IS EX-Z29 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013March 2009More recent by 48 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k115kCrisper display (+346k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 EX-Z29 Elph 115 IS 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Casio EX-Z29

 Elph 115 IS EX-Z29 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon Elph 115 IS enjoys outside measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z29 has dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Casio EX-Z29 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Elph 115 IS versus the EX-Z29.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Elph 115 IS and EX-Z29 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Elph 115 IS and EX-Z29.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Elph 115 IS due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon Elph 115 IS will resolve extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent Elph 115 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z29 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z29
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z29
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (170 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z29
63
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery power (170 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
57
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography factors
42
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery power (170 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
31
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z29 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (38mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Casio EX-Z29
 Canon Elph 115 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z29
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon Elph 115 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z29
Also called as IXUS 132 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2009-03-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 38-113mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" 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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model 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 SDHC / SD Memory Card
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $225 $79