Canon Elph 115 IS vs Kodak Mini
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Kodak Mini Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2013
- Additionally Known as IXUS 132 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1000
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-87mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
- 99g - 86 x 53 x 18mm
- Launched January 2011

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Kodak Mini Overview
The following is a extended review of the Canon Elph 115 IS and Kodak Mini, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and Mini (10MP) and the Elph 115 IS (1/2.3") and Mini (1/3") have totally different sensor sizes.

The Elph 115 IS was launched 2 years after the Mini which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Elph 115 IS matches up vs the Mini in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Kodak Mini Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon Elph 115 IS and Kodak EasyShare Mini. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery and Kodak Mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Kodak Mini
Elph 115 IS | Mini | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 26 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Canon Elph 115 IS
Mini | Elph 115 IS |
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Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Kodak Mini
Elph 115 IS | Mini | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Kodak Mini Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon Elph 115 IS comes with outer dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Kodak Mini has dimensions of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs).
Analyze the Canon Elph 115 IS and Kodak Mini in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Elph 115 IS compared to the Mini.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Elph 115 IS and Mini is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Kodak Mini Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Elph 115 IS and Mini.
As you can tell, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Elph 115 IS due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon Elph 115 IS will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer Elph 115 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Kodak Mini Specifications
Canon Elph 115 IS | Kodak EasyShare Mini | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Kodak |
Model type | Canon Elph 115 IS | Kodak EasyShare Mini |
Also referred to as | IXUS 132 HS | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-01-29 | 2011-01-04 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3640 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1000 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 29-87mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.7-5.9 | f/3.0-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1400 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 gr (0.30 pounds) | 99 gr (0.22 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | KLIC-7006 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $225 | $100 |