Canon Elph 115 IS vs Leica X-U

Here, we will be matching up the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Leica X-U, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the X-U (16MP) is pretty close but the Elph 115 IS (1/2.3") and X-U (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The Elph 115 IS was brought out 4 years before the X-U and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon Elph 115 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Leica X-U being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Elph 115 IS matches up against the X-U with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon Elph 115 IS and Leica X-U. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery and Leica X-U Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon Elph 115 IS provides outer measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Leica X-U has measurements of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") and a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Leica X-U in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Elph 115 IS versus the X-U.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Elph 115 IS and X-U is 96 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Elph 115 IS and X-U.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Elph 115 IS contains the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF tougher. The older Elph 115 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.