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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
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Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Other Name is IXUS 132 HS
Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z550, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the EX-Z550 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was revealed 3 years after the EX-Z550 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the Elph 115 IS grades versus the EX-Z550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Casio EX-Z550

 Elph 115 IS EX-Z550 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 38 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 EX-Z550 Elph 115 IS 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Casio EX-Z550

 Elph 115 IS EX-Z550 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon Elph 115 IS features 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) while the Casio EX-Z550 has dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Elph 115 IS and the EX-Z550.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Elph 115 IS and EX-Z550 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Elph 115 IS and EX-Z550.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon Elph 115 IS to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher Elph 115 IS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography features
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good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z550 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (170 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography advice
63
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (170 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
65
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery (170 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
29
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Casio EX-Z550
 Canon Elph 115 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z550
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon Elph 115 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z550
Also called IXUS 132 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-29 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 5 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 143 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $225 $149