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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
35 Overall
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Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
50 Overall
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 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
  • Also referred to as IXUS 132 HS
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed May 2012
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon Elph 115 IS and Casio EX-ZR300, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the EX-ZR300 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Elph 115 IS was launched 9 months after the EX-ZR300 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon Elph 115 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the Elph 115 IS scores versus the EX-ZR300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 Elph 115 IS EX-ZR300 
RevealedJanuary 2013May 2012More modern by 9 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 Elph 115 IS 
Manually focus  Dial precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 Elph 115 IS EX-ZR300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution461k461kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display  Neither includes Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon Elph 115 IS features physical measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR300 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Canon Elph 115 IS and Casio EX-ZR300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Elph 115 IS and the EX-ZR300.
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Elph 115 IS and EX-ZR300 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Elph 115 IS and EX-ZR300.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should really consider the launch date  of the cameras into account. The newer Elph 115 IS should have a benefit in sensor tech.
	
			Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon Elph 115 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
35
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 has face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
40
 focusing manually
 MP count good (16MP)
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon Elph 115 IS Street photography features
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography features
58
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average (205 grams)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon Elph 115 IS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography highlights
38
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 low fps (2.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (170 per charge)
 lack of phase detect AF
55
 incredible zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 great battery pack (500 per charge)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon Elph 115 IS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography advice
63
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 bad battery life (170 per charge)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
71
 great battery pack (500 per charge)
 lighter than average (205 grams)
 MP count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon Elph 115 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography highlights
42
 really wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 bad battery life (170 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse recording
52
 focusing manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 great battery pack (500 shots)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon Elph 115 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
34
 really wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 missing microphone support
33
 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average (205 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Casio EX-ZR300
 Canon Elph 115 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon Elph 115 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Also Known as IXUS 132 HS -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2012-05-22
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 5 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
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    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 205g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 images 500 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $225 $329