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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Kodak Mini

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Kodak Mini 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 132 HS
Kodak Mini
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Kodak Mini

 Elph 115 IS Mini 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 26 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 Mini Elph 115 IS 

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Kodak Mini

 Elph 115 IS Mini 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Kodak Mini size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Kodak Mini sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Kodak Mini Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Kodak Mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Portrait photography info
Kodak Mini Portrait photography info
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Street photography details
Kodak Mini Street photography details
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/3")
no RAW support
low max ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Sports photography with Kodak Mini
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image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (170 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Mini as a Travel photography camera
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (170 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Landscape photography with Kodak Mini
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relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (170 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/3")
low max ISO (1,000)
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Mini as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
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comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Kodak Mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Kodak Mini
 Canon Elph 115 ISKodak EasyShare Mini
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