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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 132 HS
Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Casio EX-ZS15, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the EX-ZS15 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was introduced 19 months later than the EX-ZS15 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Elph 115 IS grades against the EX-ZS15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Casio EX-ZS15

 Elph 115 IS EX-ZS15 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 19 months
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution461k0kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 EX-ZS15 Elph 115 IS 

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Casio EX-ZS15

 Elph 115 IS EX-ZS15 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon Elph 115 IS has exterior 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) whilst the Casio EX-ZS15 has specifications of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Casio EX-ZS15 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Elph 115 IS compared to the EX-ZS15.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Elph 115 IS and EX-ZS15 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Elph 115 IS and EX-ZS15.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon Elph 115 IS to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger Elph 115 IS will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS15
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZS15 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors (154 grams)
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (170 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
32
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Travel photography information
Casio EX-ZS15 Travel photography information
63
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (170 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
61
decent MP (14MP)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (154 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography details
42
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery life (170 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
32
very good maximum aperture (f)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
tiny screen (")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZS15 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (154g)
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Casio EX-ZS15
 Canon Elph 115 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZS15
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon Elph 115 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZS15
Also referred to as IXUS 132 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-29 2011-07-18
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) ()
Max aperture f/2.7-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch -
Resolution of screen 461k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 154 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $225 $248